Figurine

40-23-12

From: Panama | Veraguas | Sona

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 40-23-12
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Panama | Veraguas | Sona
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Gold
Iconography Frog
Description

Frog. Large. Intact. Conventionalized, with widespread feet. Double-headed serpent in mouth. Grooved, raised, round eyes like screw-heads. Probably gold-copper alloy surface, now green encrusted.

Height 2.5 cm
Length 6.7 cm
Width 5.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Juan Gratacos, 1940

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