Mendoza Argentina Copper Pendant

Looks like a tourist souvenir but any ideas what the picture represents please?
Not sure it has much age to it but the patina on the pendant is nice.
Handmade 5.5/6cm across.
Thanks for looking

 

Acid etched design.

 

Thankyou
Is that what gives the slight rainbow effect?

 

It could have been a liquid patina solution or something like flame coloring....

 

Argentina and Chile both had/have artisans who made souvenir jewelry. Easy to transport and easy to sell to the tourists. I'd be that's what it is.

 

Yeah, a little tourist item, I'd think. Is that a horsehair "chain"?

Debora

 

Yes, it could well be, they love their horses and have a lot of them!