• Culture/People:

    probably Chiriquí (archaeological culture) (attributed)

  • Object name:

    Figure or pendant depicting a man

  • Date created:

    AD 1000-1500

  • Place:

    Chiriquí Province; Panama

  • Media/Materials:

    Gold

  • Techniques:

    Cast

  • Collection History/Provenance:

    Collected or excavated in 1905 by Frank D. Utley (MAI staff member) during fieldwork sponsored by George Heye.

  • Catalog number:

    8268

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    This item is currently on view at NMAI, DC.

See it in the 1491 section in the "Our Peoples" gallery on the 4th floor

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