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Diquis Gold Pendant of a Butterfly - FJ.6317
Origin: Costa Rica/Panama
Circa: 500 AD to 1550 AD

Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Diquis
Medium: Gold


Location: United States
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It is unknown why Disquis goldsmiths created such diverse and inventive forms of gold jewelry. There seems to be certain items which fall into a ritualistic category, and others designed purely for ornamentation. - (FJ.6317)
 

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