A anthropomorphic pendant

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A anthropomorphic pendant
Of yellow metal, the standing male figure with curved outstretched arms, the face with open fanged jaws, scrolls and hooked ornaments at the ears, bands about the waist and knees, bar above and two further hooks on bar below, loop for suspension at the back
3in. (7.5cm.) wide

Lot Essay

Abel-Vidor (1981, p.224, fig.271) illustrates a somewhat similar figure reportedly from Punta Burica, Diquis

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