Object Details
Culture/People
probably Gran Coclé Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Excavator
Philip L. Dade, Non-Indian, 1908-1976
Seller
Philip L. Dade, Non-Indian, 1908-1976
Presenter/funding source
Sackler Fund
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987
Collection History
Excavated by Philip L. Dade (1908-1976, Chief of the Panama Canal Zone Civil Defense Unit and amateur archeologist) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from Philip Dade in 1966 using monies from the "Sackler Fund," an MAI acquisition fund with many donors, including Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector).
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Date created
AD 500-1300
Catalog Number
23/7893
Barcode
237893.000
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
Object Name
Pendant in the form of two crabs
Media/Materials
Gold
Techniques
Cast
Place
Mound 6, Grave 1-2; El Hatillo site (Finca Juan Calderón); Parita District; Herrera Province; Panama
See related items
Gran Coclé Tradition (archaeological culture)
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Link to Original Record
Record ID
NMAI_253450