Ornament

40-23-3

From: Panama | Veraguas | Sona

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 40-23-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Panama | Veraguas | Sona
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Gold
Description

Animal. Flat type with flat thin arms and winged extensions at head and feet. Large high head, convex body, and small feet in high relief. Interstices: ornamental repousse low relief. Thick metal; slightly eroded gold-copper alloy surface. Part of its right side missing.

Height 7 cm
Width 5.8 cm
Thickness 2.3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Juan Gratacos, 1940

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