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2 human-like figures

The largely symmetrical object combines the attributes of different species (human, bird, lizard, snake). The central figure appears to represent an anthropo-zoomorphic twin. The torso and legs clearly indicate an anthropomorphic creature. The head, wings and feet, on the other hand, show bird-like characteristics. The protruding eyes, the half-open beak and the outstretched wings express a tense posture. The trapezoidal moulding can be interpreted as a double-headed reptile (snake?) due to its opposing applications. The central figures appear from a frontal perspective. The lateral motif, on the other hand, is depicted in side profile. Although the wing and moulding sections are very flat, they have no additional decoration. (Künne 2005)

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Ethnologisches Museum
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Object type
Gold-copper alloy figures as pendants
Dimensions
Gewicht: 39,8 g
Objektmaß: 5,8 x 8,4 x 1,9 cm
Material/Technique
Alloy (copper), Alloy (gold)
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
IV Ca 32016

Provenance and sources

when
700
where
Costa Rica
San José [Provinz]
Pérez Zeledón [Kanton]
El General [Ort]
who
Alice Mertens

who
Felix Wiß - Former Possessors

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