Figurine

41-5-16

From: Panama | Veraguas

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 41-5-16
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Panama | Veraguas
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Metal
Iconography Crocodile
Description

Crocodile. Large, naturalistic, resting on four legs. Hollow shell. Row of high spines down back. Large head with openwork mouth and teeth. Large loop on nose. Good gold surface, slightly eroded. Tip of tail missing.

Height 4.2 cm
Length 11.7 cm
Width 5.3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Juan Gratacos, 1941

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