Statue cast in bronze depicting Columbus, his extended right hand pointing toward the ocean, his other hand surrounding the waist of a young and beautiful Indian woman, who symbolized America. The statue was presented by Eugenia de Montijo, Empress of France to the people of Panama in 1867. Colon, Republic of Panama. Central America. Explorations in the Isthmus of Panama and Darien 1876-1878 by Armand Reclus (1843 - 1927) Old 19th century engraving from Le Tour du Monde 1880

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Photo credit: © Old Books Images / Alamy / Afripics
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