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Object Number 76-19-20/9391
Display Title Gold Ornament "Human head, 2 arms/ 2 legs & a lizards' tail"
Descriptions
Object Description Gold Ornament "Human head, 2 arms/ 2 legs & a lizards' tail"
Inventory Description Metal ornament, gold plated figure, human head on reptile body, perforated.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Chiriqui
Additional Geographic Terms Isthmus of Panama
Materials Gold
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm (2 1/4 x 9/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 9391

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