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Eagle

Avimorph pendants are among the most frequently found metal objects in the Diquís archaeological region. The inventoried figure appears to combine the attributes of various creatures (eagle, vulture, toucan, papagay, bat). Its angled wings indicate a seated posture. The production technique (position of the inlets), shape (wing tips and design), colour (light gold tone) and decoration (winged decoration) clearly distinguish the object from the figures of the Veraguas-Chiriquí group. The head and wing decorations frequently occur as rock engravings in the Gran Coclé region (Panamá). (Künne 2005)

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Ethnologisches Museum
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Object type
Gold pendant
Dimensions
Gewicht: 20,8 g
Objektmaß: 4,2 x 3,5 x 1,2 cm
Material/Technique
Gold
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
IV Ca 34200

Provenance and sources

when
700 - 1520
where
Costa Rica
San José [Provinz]
Pérez Zeledón [Kanton]
El General [Ort]

who
Lehmann, Walter - Collectors

Description
Purchase 1909

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