Figurine
40-23-13
From: Panama | Veraguas | Sona
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Number | 40-23-13 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Panama | Veraguas | Sona |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Gold |
| Technique | Plated |
| Iconography | Animal |
| Description | Animal. Large: naturalistic. Hollow shell. Rests on four short feet. Large mammalian head; open slit mouth with teeth; large tapering tail; high node eyes; large ears. Medium thin metal; gold surface eroded in places. One foot apparently failed in casting, and suspension hole made in place of it. Intact. |
| Height | 4.2 cm |
| Length | 12.5 cm |
| Width | 4.7 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Juan Gratacos, 1940 |
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