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Pendant, from The Cleveland Museum of Art
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Panama, International style, 5th-7th century / 400–700

Pendant

Pendant

The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Pendant as metalwork (Panama, International style, 5th-7th century · 400–700).

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Panning for gold was viewed as a sacred activity among the ancient inhabitants of Costa Rica and Panama.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected
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A CLOSER LOOK

The museum identifies this metalwork as cast gold.

Explore the museum record for its description and provenance.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

The Cleveland Museum of ArtPendant

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