Costa Rican Gold Bird Form Pendant

Circa 800 to 1200 A.D. Large gold and copper bird man deity pendant depicted with long wing arms and paddle type feet, large round beaded eyes, spiral ornaments with side crests, and large hooked beak. Suspension loop on the back of neck. Rich gold surface with a few scattered small spots of blue-green patina.Size: 3-3/4 inches H. x 3-3/8 inches W. + custom mount included. Weight 49.20 gms; approx 1.7oz. Provenance: Ex. Cora & Laurence C. Witten II collection, Florida, #CR279. Published Capturing The Sun, Master Craftsmen of Ancient Mesoamerica, a gallery exhibition in October 2017 to January 2018