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Start Over Collector Alma Capen Function 2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements
Hearst Museum object titled Hair ornament, accession number 3-27263, described as Hair ornament. Loosely twisted pink cord, multi-colored pompoms with tassels and multi-colored beads. Length 188 cm. Mexico, Sierra de Puebla (attributed to San Pablito by Alejandro de Avila Blomberg, 1984). Native name and meaning: “cordon con chaquira” Wool yarn, beads Context of use: to be braided into the hair of women. These cords were made for the tourist trade; this piece shows the coarser workmanship and garish colors now used. -- A. de A. Blomberg, 1984 See also 3-28841-42
Hearst Museum object titled Necklace, accession number 3-27253, described as Necklace, tiny snail shells, dyed blue, and green and gold glass beads. 5 doubled strands. L. 40 cm. Context of use: Part of woman's costume -- 3-27248-53. Not traditional--necklace that is considered part of the costume in the Patecuaro Lake area has red glass beads and a silver cross.

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