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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