Ornament

40-23-5

From: Panama | Veraguas | Sona

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 40-23-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Panama | Veraguas | Sona
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Metal
Description

Eagle. Typical flat shape with spread wings and tail. High relief head; hemispherical convex body with relief feet. Node eyes: open slit mouth with small lizard held in beak. Medium thin metal; uneroded gold surface with green copper incrustation. Several fragments missing.

Height 8.5 cm
Width 8.5 cm
Thickness 2.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Juan Gratacos, 1940

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