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Animal-Headed Figure Pendant
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The same creature, with a human body but the head of an animal, appears in both pendants. It holds batons to its mouth, and whiskers or ears flare from the sides of the head. The headdress domes are mystifying; they have been described as mushrooms or gourds, among other things.
| Artist / Maker | Colombia, Quimbaya or Yotoco style |
|---|---|
| Date | 1–800 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Colombia, Quimbaya or Yotoco style |
| Medium | cast gold |
| Dimensions | Overall: 5.5 x 3.9 x 1.9 cm (2 3/16 x 1 9/16 x 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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