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Bird Bead
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Muisca metalwork divides into two categories: ornaments to be worn, such as these, and offering figurines, in the case to the right. The elaborate bird pendant features delicate herringbone moldings, openwork patterns, and wing details-all part of the wax model from which the pendant was cast (see nearby computer animation). The dangles were attached after casting.
| Artist / Maker | Colombia, Muisca style |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 900–1550 |
| Culture / Origin | Colombia, Muisca style |
| Medium | cast gold |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Jewelry |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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