Figurine
41-5-3
From: Panama | Veraguas
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 41-5-3 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Panama | Veraguas |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Gold | Metal |
Iconography | Eagle |
Description | Eagle. Typical flat form with spread wings and tail. Spheroid body with slit and rattling pellet; high relief legs from body. Large protuberant eye to either side, also slit with rattling pellet. High prominent beak and slit mouth. Gold and copper alloy surface with green encrustation. Tail broken in several fragments and small part missing. |
Height | 3 cm |
Length | 9.5 cm |
Width | 10 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Juan Gratacos, 1941 |
Other Number | 1614 - Other Number |
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