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Veraguas, Chiriquí, Diquís Gold Pendant:Jaguar

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
Veraguas, Chiriquí, Diquís Gold Pendant:Jaguar
<B>Pendant: Jaguar with a Human Leg in its Mouth</B></I><BR>Veraguas, Chiriquí, Diquís<BR>A.D. 900 - 1520<BR>Gold, Weight 54.51 grams<BR>Length 2 5/8 in. Width 1 5/8 in.<BR><BR>A sleekly sculptural jaguar with an almost playful look holds a human leg in its mouth, the foot at the animal's right side and a bit of fleshed bone end at the left. Several similar examples are known, including one in the Fundación Museos Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR9), San José. The condition is good.<BR><BR>The lot is sold with a statement of authenticity from the distinguished expert Robert Sonin.<BR><BR>Provenance<BR>Charles Craig, Santa Barbara<BR><BR>