Diquis Gold Frog

Panama circa 500-1500 AD A stylized frog design with distinctive characteristics: A prominent pointed head or crest Two lateral projections that likely represent limbs A flattened, geometric body structure Some losses to one flipper. Dimension: Size  3 cm; 1-1/4 inches L.; weight  3.1g.  This Pre-Columbian gold frog pendant crafted in 17.2K gold, exhibits the sophisticated metallurgy of ancient American civilizations. The elemental analysis reveals a composition of 71.9% gold (Au), 7.05% silver (Ag), and 20.9% copper (Cu), demonstrating the advanced alloying techniques used by Pre-Columbian artisans. The deep color and high precious metal content align with the ceremonial and religious significance that frogs held in Pre-Columbian cultures, where they were often associated with water, fertility, and transformation. The possibility of plating mentioned in the analysis suggests this piece may have undergone surface enrichment, a technique known to have been used by Pre-Columbian metalwor