Figurine

40-23-18

From: Panama | Veraguas | Sona

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 40-23-18
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Panama | Veraguas | Sona
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Gold | Metal
Description

Eagle. Typical flat shape with spread wings and tail. Rather small. Small body with relief feet. High open mouth and beak. Fine workmanship. Eyes to sides with triangular extensions and wire technique ears. Medium thin metal with probably gold-copper alloy surface, now very greenish. Broken in many fragments.

Credit Line Purchased from Juan Gratacos, 1940
Other Number 1599 - Other Number

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