The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of March 26, 2024

Bird Bead

Bird Bead

c. 900–1550
Location: not on view

Description

Muisca metalwork divides into two categories: ornaments to be worn, such as these, and offering figurines, in the case to the right. The elaborate bird pendant features delicate herringbone moldings, openwork patterns, and wing details-all part of the wax model from which the pendant was cast (see nearby computer animation). The dangles were attached after casting.
  • Cleveland, OH: The Cleveland Museum of Art; February 23-April 3, 1966. "Treasures of Peruvian Gold."
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1949.190.l