Bat-Nosed Figure Pendant, 12th–14th century, Panama, Parita, Gold, whale tooth, H. 4 1/8 x W. 3 1/4 x D. 2 in. ( x x

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Bat-Nosed Figure Pendant, 12th–14th century, Panama, Parita, Gold, whale tooth, H. 4 1/8 x W. 3 1/4 x D. 2 in. ( x x cm), Metal-Ornaments, The powerful Prehispanic rulers of present-day Panama and Costa Rica expressed their authority and status by the ostentatious display of gold ornaments in both life and death. Pendants that combine human form with those of various animals selected for specific behavioral characteristics were suspended from the neck by a thong or cord

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Size: 3789px × 3932px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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