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Frog or fish effigy pendant
Diquís or Chiriquí
A.D. 700–1550
Object Place: Diquís or Chiriquí Provinces, Costa Rica or Panama
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Overall: 6.8 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm (2 11/16 x 2 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Maria Wharton Wales Fund
Accession Number22.297
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Pendants
DescriptionOpen backed cast gold pendant in the form of a frog (or perhaps a fish) whose limbs are represented by rectangular elements ending in double-scroll motifs. A similar double form emanates from its mouth and falls to either side of its head, and two serpent heads emanate from its back resembling fish fins. A thin bar across the back of the neck area allows for suspension.
Provenance1922, sold by Walter Channing Wyman (b. 1850 - d. 1923), Chicago, to the MFA [see note]. (Accession Date: February 2, 1922)
NOTE: Purchased as part of a group of 67 objects (MFA accession nos. 22.282 - 22.348) for $5000.
NOTE: Purchased as part of a group of 67 objects (MFA accession nos. 22.282 - 22.348) for $5000.