Masked Figure Pendant, 11th–16th century, Panama, Veraguas, Gold, H. 4 1/4 x W. 4 3/4 x D. 1 in. (10.8 x 12.1 x 2.5cm), Metal-Ornaments, Gold ornaments depicting animal-headed humans positioned between horizontal plaques have been found throughout Costa Rica and Panama. Although depictions featuring aspects of predatory animals, such as this figure with a crocodile mask, are common, the meaning of the figures and of the framing elements is not known
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Masked Figure Pendant, 11th–16th century, Panama, Veraguas, Gold, H, 4 1/4 x W, 3/4 D, 1, 10.8 12.1 2.5cm, Metal-Ornaments, Gold ornaments, depicting, animal-headed, humans, positioned, horizontal plaques, Costa Rica, depictions featuring, aspects, predatory animals, figure, crocodile mask, common, meaning, figures, framing elements
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