Figure of zoomorphic creature with curled tail

CultureCoclé
Titles
  • Figure of zoomorphic creature with curled tail
Date300–1550 AD
PlacePanama
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.1241
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Provenance[Sotheby's, New York, May 12–13, 1983, lot 349]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, May 12–13, 1983–until d. 2008 [1]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Glassell Album #10, slide dated "MAY 83."

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front of object
100–800 AD
Gold
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front of object
500–1550 AD
Gold
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left side of object
300–1550 AD
Gold
2010.1244
front of object, looking right
1000–1550 AD
Gold
2010.1344
front of object, looking left
1000–1550 AD
Gold
2010.1338
front of object, looking left
1000–1550 AD
Gold
2010.1339
front of object
1000–1550 AD
Gold
2010.1340
Double Zoomorphic Pendant
1000–1550 AD
Gold
2010.1343
front of object
400–1100 AD
Gold
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