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Necklace1996.116.13

Bequest of Mrs. Carl L. Selden

Material
crystal and gold cotton cord
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Pair of Ear Ornaments47.115.1a-b

By exchange

Material
gold
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Hollow Repoussé Amulet in the Form of a Frog47.9

Henry L. Batterman Fund

Material
gold
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Necklace1996.116.7

Bequest of Mrs. Carl L. Selden

Material
hollow gold, carnelian and crystal bead
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Nose Ring1996.116.3

Bequest of Mrs. Carl L. Selden

Material
gold
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Two Identical Miniature Eagles in Flight1996.116.6

Bequest of Mrs. Carl L. Selden

Material
gold and modern chain
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Gold Ornament in the Form of an Anthropomorphic Avian Figure Devouring a Fish35.147

While we do not know the significance of the figures on these gold pendants, the mixture of human and animal attributes suggests a mythical and supernatural universe. The ornaments were worn on necklaces, perhaps by political and religious leaders who recognized and valued their symbolism. The representations of anthropomorphic animals may allude to the transformative powers of shamans or their spirit helpers as they journey to supernatural realms.


Aunque no conocemos el significado de las figuras en estos pendientes de oro, la mezcla de atributos humanos y animales sugiere un universo mítico y sobrenatural. Los ornamentos eran llevados en collares, quizás por líderes políticos y religiosos que reconocían y valoraban su simbolismo. Las representaciones de animales antropomórficos pueden aludir a los poderes transformadores de los chamanes o de sus ayudantes espirituales en sus viajes a los reinos sobrenaturales.

Culture
Diquis
Material
cast gold
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Pear Shaped Gold Bell with Bird on Top and Ball Inside35.68

Alfred W. Jenkins Fund

Material
gold
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Strip43.87.1

Gift as a memorial to Dr. Harlow Brooks

Material
gold
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Mask from a Mummy43.87.6

Gift as a memorial to Dr. Harlow Brooks

Material
gold
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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