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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