Pendant in Form of Anthropomorphic Animal Figure

Diquís

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Object Label

While we do not know the significance of the figures on these gold pendants, the mixture of human and animal attributes suggests a mythical and supernatural universe. The ornaments were worn on necklaces, perhaps by political and religious leaders who recognized and valued their symbolism. The representations of anthropomorphic animals may allude to the transformative powers of shamans or their spirit helpers as they journey to supernatural realms.


Aunque no conocemos el significado de las figuras en estos pendientes de oro, la mezcla de atributos humanos y animales sugiere un universo mítico y sobrenatural. Los ornamentos eran llevados en collares, quizás por líderes políticos y religiosos que reconocían y valoraban su simbolismo. Las representaciones de animales antropomórficos pueden aludir a los poderes transformadores de los chamanes o de sus ayudantes espirituales en sus viajes a los reinos sobrenaturales.

Caption

Diquís. Pendant in Form of Anthropomorphic Animal Figure, 700–1550 CE. Gold, 3 5/16 × 3 × 3/4 in. (8.4 × 7.6 × 1.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Alfred W. Jenkins Fund, 35.189. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.189_overall.jpg)

Gallery

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Culture

Diquís

Title

Pendant in Form of Anthropomorphic Animal Figure

Date

700–1550 CE

Medium

Gold

Classification

Ornament

Dimensions

3 5/16 × 3 × 3/4 in. (8.4 × 7.6 × 1.9 cm)

Credit Line

Alfred W. Jenkins Fund

Accession Number

35.189

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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