Figurine

41-5-21

From: Panama | Veraguas

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 41-5-21
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Panama | Veraguas
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Copper
Iconography Bat
Description

Anthropomorphic bat [?]. Small, unbroken. Broad flat type; arms flat. Human male body and legs. Animal head with protuberant eyes; openwork mouth with teeth. Loop on nose. Greenish copper encrustation; no trace of gold.

Height 1.5 cm
Length 4.7 cm
Width 3.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Juan Gratacos, 1941

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