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Hair barrette in foliate (leaf/wheat) design, red
Object/Artifact
A hair barrette with an elongated, symmetrical decorative element carved/molded in a reddish coral-orange material, in a foliate motif of overlapping leaf or wheat-ear forms meeting at a central knotted "bow" and tapering to points at each end. The surface is dressed with scattered gold glitter. A thin metal clip/spring wire is fitted along the back as the fastening. The handmade character is evident in the irregular carving and finishing. Wear includes glitter and surface loss, residue, and handling marks.
2025.1.112
Used by María A. Cabrera Arús and María R. Cabrera Arús
The Cabrera Arús family collection
2025.1
1980s
Havana
Cuba
Caribbean
Central America
Maker Made by "Nando," a family friend of the donor who worked as a merolico (maker of small homemade goods).
Plastic
Metal
Good
María A. Cabrera Arús
owner
María R. Cabrera Arús
owner
Havana
Cuba
Caribbean
Central America
production, use