Winged Pectoral

Winged Pectoral

AD 300-700
Culture
Diquís region
Country
Costa Rica
Object
pectoral
Medium
Fashioned from agate, this pectoral was formed using a combination of drilling, carving, and polishing techniques.
Accession Number
1994.763
Credit Line
Gift of Frederick and Jan Mayer
Winged Pectoral. AD 300-700. Fashioned from agate, this pectoral was formed using a combination of drilling, carving, and polishing techniques.. Gift of Frederick and Jan Mayer. 1994.763.
Dimensions
height: 7/8 in, 2.2225 cm; width: 2 7/8 in, 7.3025 cm; depth: 3/8 in, 0.9525 cm
Department
Mayer Center, Arts of the Ancient Americas
Collection
Arts of the Ancient Americas
Known Provenance
Collection of Carlos S. Balser [1903-1995], San Jose, Costa Rica; Purchased by Frederick R. [1928-2007] and Jan Mayer, Denver, CO, March 1969 [1]; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 1994 [1] On loan to the Denver Art Museum, 1992

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