The pendant represents a ceremonial knife with the handle in the form of the human figure and various beaked animals. Has a ring for suspension. Affinities with the art of Panama and Peru suggests the Chimu period. On the reverse and incription in ink: (translated) I, Leonardo Ramirez of Popayan found it in the vicinity of the Tombo.
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Title of artwork, date
Gold Pendant, 11th–14th century
Date supported
1938
Medium and material
Gold
Dimensions
29 x 21 cm
Grant
440
Total cost
440
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