Cocle Circular Embossed & Repousse Gold Disc

Panama Ca. 500 to 1500 AD.   Hammered and beaten to a circular disc, the perimeter decorated with two rows of punched beadwork, the center with raised central mound and four radiating groups of stippled clusters; pierced two times for suspension. The pectoral disc was  worn as a breast jewelry as a high status symbol.  Dimension: Size 11cm Diam.; 4-1/2 inches Diam;  22k weight  55g.  Based on the XRF we have a high-purity pre-Columbian artifact, showing characteristic features of ancient American metalwork. The elemental analysis reveals it is 21.3K gold with:88.85% Gold (Au)5.52% Silver (Ag)5.63% Iron (Fe)The piece exhibits sophisticated pre-Columbian metalworking techniques, including:Fine granulation patterns arranged in radiating triangular sections, a central raised dome; a hammered and textured surface treatment with a decorative beaded border around the perimeter.The high gold content and minimal alloying suggests this was likely a ceremonial or high-status object, as precious m