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Object Number 48-29-20/17909
Display Title Gold crocodile pendant (made into a brooch)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal ornament, gold plated reptile, perforation through mouth.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Chiriqui / <County> / Chiriqui
Materials Gold
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm (2 9/16 x 1 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-29-20/17909

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