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Collections

MATL (Matilde Poulat)
Brooch with Snake (Prendedor con serpiente)1934-1940

Not on view
Circular silver ornament with a high-relief coiled serpent or dragon frame surrounding a rough, mottled teal and tan stone at the center
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Artist or Maker
MATL (Matilde Poulat)
Mexico, circa 1888-1960
Title
Brooch with Snake (Prendedor con serpiente)
Date Made
1934-1940
Medium
Silver, stone
Dimensions
2 3/8 × 2 9/16 × 1/2 in. (6 × 6.5 × 1.27 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ronald A. Belkin, Long Beach, California
Accession Number
M.2015.249.4
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
Latin American Art
Copyright
© artist or artist's estate