possibly Diquís (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:
Pendant representing frogs with snakes in their mouths
Media/Materials:
Gold
Techniques:
Cast
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Ciudad Cortés (Puerto Cortés); Osa Cantón; Puntarenas Province; Costa Rica
Date created:
AD 800-1200
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 1964.
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