Cross pendant

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Date created: 1930-1950

Culture/People: Pipil
Previous owner: Judith S. Somer (Judith Scherer Joffe/Mrs. Joseph S. Somer), Non-Indian, 1917-1999; Dr. Joseph S. Somer, Non-Indian, 1903-1980
Donor: Judith S. Somer (Judith Scherer Joffe/Mrs. Joseph S. Somer), Non-Indian, 1917-1999; Dr. Joseph S. Somer, Non-Indian, 1903-1980

Collection History: Collected or acquired between 1945 and 1960 by Judith Scherer Somer (1917-1999) during travel to El Salvador with her husband, Dr. Joseph S. Somer (1903-1980, a New York City physician who also worked in El Salvador); donated to MAI by Dr. and Mrs. Somer in 1964.
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Place: San Miguel; El Salvador

See related items: Pipil; Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/5115
Barcode: 235115.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Cross pendant
Media/Materials: Silver
Techniques: Cast

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a30f6ba2-5338-4626-91ea-39b60d18161f

Record ID: NMAI_250067