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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