Figurine

41-12-5

From: Panama

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 41-12-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Panama
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Gold
Description

Animal Figurine - Turtle. Naturalistic. Short legs. Carapace with many quasi-triangular holes. Lower shell of wire technique with interstices. Gold surface flaking off; no verdigris. Almost intact.

Height 5.8 cm
Length 4.2 cm
Width 2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Juan Gratacos, 1941

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