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Object Number 33-42-20/1605
Display Title Bee pendant
Descriptions
Object Description Gold pendant in the form of a bee, with a large emerald bead forming the thorax
Inventory Description Metal, gold ornament, bird head with detached green stone headpiece, perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Coclé
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Cocle / <County> / <City> / Sitio Conte
Intrasite Trench II, Grave 26, deposit 16
Additional Geographic Terms Penonome District
Materials Gold, Emerald
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 4.3 x 2.1 cm (2 7/16 x 1 11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 33-42-20/1605
Credit Line Peabody Museum Expedition, 1933

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