Figurine

41-9-1

From: Panama | Veraguas

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 41-9-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Panama | Veraguas
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Gold
Iconography Animal
Description

Large frog or toad. Gold plating so thick and unworn that it looks solid. Green copper encrustation over much or surface. Characteristic form with large broad feet, triangular head, bulging eyes. Forefeet modified in loops for suspension. Holds conventionalized double-headed snake in mouth.

Height 9 cm
Length 8 cm
Width 2.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Juan Gratacos, 1941
Other Number CG2016-2-34 - Found in Collection Number

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