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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