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Anthropo-zoomorphous pendant

Chocó Region500/1600

Museo del Oro, Bogotá

Museo del Oro, Bogotá
Bogota, Colombia

The image on this pendant portrays in almost abstract form a human figure with full ritual paraphernalia, perhaps a shaman decked out in feathered ornaments, mask, headdress and sticks, transformed into a bat. Similar icons are found in other goldwork styles from Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica, each with individual characteristics and attire.

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  • Title: Anthropo-zoomorphous pendant
  • Creator: Chocó Region
  • Creator Lifespan: 500/1600
  • Creator Nationality: Colombia
  • Creator Death Place: Colombia
  • Creator Birth Place: Colombia
  • Date: 500/1600
  • Physical Dimensions: w95 x h116 mm
  • Type: Goldwork
  • External Link: Cosmology and Symbolism room
  • Technique: Lost wax casting in gold
  • Finding: Colombia
  • Accession number: O06419
Museo del Oro, Bogotá

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