Pendant of a Shaman Transforming into a Bat

CultureTairona
Titles
  • Pendant of a Shaman Transforming into a Bat
  • Shaman Pendant
Date500–1550 AD
PlaceColombia
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.1024
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston;
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.1024

Similar to lot #47 in Sothebys's Pre-Columbian Art Auction, May 28, 1997;
also, Sotheby's 11.24.1997 lot #46 (example larger measuring 5 1/4 in. high)

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