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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