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1985.49.124

Amulet, silver plaque representing eagle. [ILL [OPS move] 31/10/2017]

1985.49.124

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, silver plaque representing eagle. [ILL [OPS move] 31/10/2017]
Long description
Amulet, silver plaque representing eagle. Portrayed with outstretched wings, with incised detail on the wings, head and the tail feathers. A square section removed from each wing. Perforated beneath the beak for suspension. [ILL [OPS move] 31/10/2017]
Cultural groups
Mapuche
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1985
Date collected
By 1985
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Incised, Process Perforated, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 46 mm, Depth: max 2 mm, Width: max 68 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.49.124

Search terms: Figure, Ornament, Religion, Bird Figure, Amulet

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