Nov 4, 2011
Nov 4, 2011

Bird Pendant

Bird Pendant

c. 1000–1550

Cast gold

Overall: 11.1 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm (4 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 1 3/8 in.)

The Norweb Collection 1956.669

Did you know?

In the Panama-Costa Rica region, gold ornaments were associated with political and religious authority.

Video

The Lost-Wax Casting Process
See also
Department: 
Art of the Americas
Type of artwork: 
Metalwork
Medium: 
Cast gold
Credit line: 
The Norweb Collection

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