possibly Chiriquí (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Wanda B. Scheifele (Mrs. Richard Scheifele), Non-Indian Search this
Seller:
Wanda B. Scheifele (Mrs. Richard Scheifele), Non-Indian Search this
Object Name:
Animal pendant
Media/Materials:
Tumbaga (Gold-copper alloy)
Techniques:
Cast
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Pocora; Guácimo Cantón; Limón Province; Costa Rica
Date created:
AD 800-1500
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; probably acquired by Wanda B. Scheifele when she and her husband lived in Costa Rica in the 1960s; purchased by MAI from Wanda Scheifele in 1965.
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