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Figurine Pendant

c. 1000–1500

Western Panama, Veraguas-Gran Chiriquí Style, 11th-16th century

Medium
cast gold
Measurements
Overall: 4.6 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm (1 13/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1951.177
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In the Panama-Costa Rica region, gold ornaments were associated with political and religious authority.
A gold figurine pendant depicts a humanoid figure with long, outward-curving horns. Large spiral ears flank a face with protruding eyes and a twisted cord extending from the mouth to its hand. The other hand holds a short rod. The torso is narrow with squared limbs, and the elongated legs are marked with vertical ridges. The entire piece has a warm metallic sheen and lacks fine facial features.

Figurine Pendant

c. 1000–1500

Western Panama, Veraguas-Gran Chiriquí Style, 11th-16th century

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