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Bat-Nosed Figures Pendant
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Both pendants depict paired figures with tusklike noses. The "tusks" perhaps refer to the upswept nose of the leaf-nosed bat, an agile hunter whose "leaf" helps it to snatch prey from midair. The bat's success as a hunter is part of the reason that some identify such paired figures as warriors. They each hold a paddle-shaped object; the larger pair, in elaborate costumes, also clutches staffs.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 11th-16th century |
|---|---|
| Date | 1000–1550 |
| Culture / Origin | Panama, Azuero Peninsula, Parita style, 11th-16th century |
| Medium | cast gold |
| Dimensions | Overall: 7.2 x 11.8 x 2.3 cm (2 13/16 x 4 5/8 x 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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