Figurine
41-5-1
From: Panama | Veraguas
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 41-5-1 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Panama | Veraguas |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Gold | Metal |
Iconography | Eagle |
Description | Eagle. Typical flat form with spread wings and tail. Large head and small body with legs in high relief. Slit open mouth and prominent beak. Medium thin metal; gold surface eroded in places. Some green copper encrustation. Part of one wing separate; part of tail is third piece. |
Height | 2.2 cm |
Length | 8.5 cm |
Width | 7.2 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Juan Gratacos, 1941 |
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