The central male figure wears an avian mask, its
hooked beak has a loop at the end, thick beaded
eyes, and spiral earspools. A headdress extends
from both sides in the form of stylized crocodiles,
where two small figures wearing avian masks are
attached, each holding onto ropes while standing
on the shoulders of the central male. Two full
length stylized crocodiles provide a base for
another pair of small males, and the larger figure,
to stand upon. Finely braided bands or ropes
interwine among the scrolls creating a flamboyant
"baroque" effect. What may be depicted here is a
shaman wearing an elaborate headdress during
an important ceremony; or perhaps an abstract
representation of a shaman/chief with his four
attendants. The entire pendant is perfectly
balanced, beautifully worked into an intricate
arrangement of varying textures and inventive
design.
- (FJ.6424)
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