Sep 12, 2011
Sep 12, 2011

Bird-Man Pendant

Bird-Man Pendant

c. 700–1550

Cast and hammered gold

Overall: 7.6 x 6.7 x 2 cm (3 x 2 5/8 x 13/16 in.)

Gift of Mrs. R. Henry Norweb in memory of Roberta Holden Bole 1949.557

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In the Panama-Costa Rica region, gold ornaments were associated with political and religious authority.

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