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Cast figurine in the form of a cayman
Object Number 30-49-20/C11057
Display Title Cast figurine in the form of a cayman
Descriptions
Object Description Cast figurine in the form of a cayman. Small gold cast figurine in the shape of a cayman. It has a gold loop attached to its chest. Much of the core remains in place.
Inventory Description Metal figurine, cast, in form of cayman
Classification
  • Miscellaneous
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Coclé
  • Early Period III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Cocle / <County> / <City> / Sitio Conte
Intrasite Trench IV, Grave 32, Burial C. Grave 1 #25.Exploratory Pit 7- Burial 2. n 1/4
Additional Geographic Terms Penonome District
Materials Gold?, Gold
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 4 cm (1 3/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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