Insect Bell Pendant
400–1100
- Medium
- gold, cast
- Dimensions
- Overall: 2.2 x 1.1 cm (7/8 x 7/16 in.)
- Genre
- Metalwork
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
Tags
Isthmian Region (Panama), Coclé, 5th century-12th century
About
The identity of the creature depicted in this exquisite small pendant is unclear; it may combine features from the marine and insect worlds. A pellet inside the creature's body rattles when the pendant moves.