Gold Ornament "Human head, 2 arms/ 2 legs & a lizards' tail"

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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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