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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