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Diquis Gold Pendant of a Frog - FJ.6248
Origin: Costa Rican/Panamanian Border Area
Circa: 500
AD
to 1550
AD
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Gold
Additional Information: sold iv
£9,000.00
Location: UAE
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The goldsmiths of the Diquis border region
delighted in creating frog jewelry. But few are as
delightful as this very charming frog pendant.
The detail on this little fellow is quite marvellous
and was probably modeled on life. The rain
forests of Costa Rica abound in a great variety of
frog species, some of them colored in brilliant
yellow-gold, and may only reach an inch in
length. His great eyes protrude watchful and ever
alert for insects, or just scanning his territory.
There is even a suggestion of a tongue, a mere
slip of gold, but very effective, as if he has just
finished a meal and is licking his lips. The
checkerboard pattern down his back adds
texture and even a sense of color. The broad
trapezoidal feet are typical of Diquis goldsmiths'
stylization, and are similar to those of tree frogs.
With his hind legs tucked tightly against his body
he is ready to spring from his perch. Yet, he may
rise to greater heights as a vigilant watcher of
the world from his vantage point pinned to
someone who wears him proudly.
- (FJ.6248)
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