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Gold plated copper shield with penguin shaped figures
Gold plated copper shield with penguin shaped figures
Object Number 2004.24.19571
Display Title Gold plated copper shield with penguin shaped figures
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Weaponry and Warfare
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Figure
  • Gold
  • Copper
  • Plated
  • Penguin
  • Shield
  • Zoomorphic
Department Photographic
Date 1948
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Limon / <County> / Guapiles
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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