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Pre-Columbian pendant in the shape of an eagle
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This tumbago (gold-copper alloy) pendant is in the shape of a bird of prey with its prey in its beak (Compare Lothrop, 1950: fig.77 and 78). The object is a grave-gift. Presumably the object was ceremonially "killed," given the rust spots on the fracture surfaces, with the spirit of the object accompanying the deceased to the afterlife (Emmerich, 1965:109).‖ The dating is derived from Stone & Balser, 1958:13.‖ In America, there was a widespread belief in the afterlife. Gifts were given to the dead, often utensils such as earthenware pots, weapons, and food (corn, peanuts, beans, etc.).
National Museum of World Cultures Foundation
Title: Pre-Columbian pendant in the shape of an eagle
Description:
This tumbago (gold-copper alloy) pendant is in the shape of a bird of prey with its prey in its beak (Compare Lothrop, 1950: fig.
77 and 78).
The object is a grave-gift.
Presumably the object was ceremonially "killed," given the rust spots on the fracture surfaces, with the spirit of the object accompanying the deceased to the afterlife (Emmerich, 1965:109).
‖ The dating is derived from Stone & Balser, 1958:13.
‖ In America, there was a widespread belief in the afterlife.
Gifts were given to the dead, often utensils such as earthenware pots, weapons, and food (corn, peanuts, beans, etc.
).
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