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Pre-Columbian pendant in the shape of a musician
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Gold-copper (tumbago) pendant in anthropomorphic form. The human figure has a rattle in his right hand and a long flute in his left. He is wearing large spiral earrings, a twisted band around the head and bands around hips, knees and ankles. At the back of the neck there is a ring for the carrying cord.The pendant is a grave gift. Intentional damage is done when the deceased is interred, so that the soul or spirit of the figurine accompanies him or her into the afterlife (Emmerich, 1965:109).\In America, a belief in the afterlife was widespread. 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 a musician
Description:
Gold-copper (tumbago) pendant in anthropomorphic form.
The human figure has a rattle in his right hand and a long flute in his left.
He is wearing large spiral earrings, a twisted band around the head and bands around hips, knees and ankles.
At the back of the neck there is a ring for the carrying cord.
The pendant is a grave gift.
Intentional damage is done when the deceased is interred, so that the soul or spirit of the figurine accompanies him or her into the afterlife (Emmerich, 1965:109).
\In America, a belief in the afterlife was widespread.
Gifts were given to the dead, often utensils such as earthenware pots, weapons, and food (corn, peanuts, beans, etc.
).
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