Collection Online as of October 2, 2023
Bird Pendant
Cast gold
Overall: 11.7 x 10 x 2.9 cm (4 5/8 x 3 15/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter Helen 1947.174
Location
233 Mesoamerican and Intermediate Region
Description
This elaborate bird pendant was worn. It features delicate herringbone moldings, open-work patterns, and wing details-all part of the wax model from which the pendant was cast using the lost-wax process. The dangles were attached after casting.