The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 26, 2024

Modern blue beads removed from Necklace

20th century

Colombia, Muisca style

stone?

Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness in memory of Mrs. Stephen V. Harkness 1949.190.r

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.

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Source URL:

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