Veraguas Gold Alloy Double Headed Bird Pendant

Panama Circa 500 to 1520 AD  A gold bird with spread wings, pair of tallons and fan tail; co-joined heads with hook beaks;  loop hole for suspension behind;  Size 7.5 cm H x 5.5 cm W.; 2-1/8 inches H x 3 inches W; weight 31.2g. repair as viewed. XRF elemental analysis shown in the image, revealing an alloy of gold (49.84%), copper (46.58%), silver (3.40%), and iron (0.18%), is highly consistent with pre-Columbian metallurgy, specifically matching the characteristics of tumbaga, which could vary widely but typically combined gold and copper as primary components. The presence of silver at 3.40% is also consistent with pre-Columbian metallurgy, as silver naturally occurred in gold deposits and was typically present in tumbaga at levels of 5-10%.The object appears to be marked as "Gold 11.9K," which corresponds to its approximately 50% gold content. The designation "Plating possible" on the report suggests the piece might have undergone depletion gilding, a technique commonly used in pre-