MARTA Ao-1-0134: Pendant, zoomorphic (frog)

Primary Title:
MARTA Ao-1-0134: Pendant, zoomorphic (frog)
Alternate Title: Owner Object Name
Pendiente rana
Keyword Type: Object Class
pendant
Keyword Type: Object Sub-class
zoo frog
Keyword Type: Exam Methods
Wild microscope
Identifier: Object Number
MARTA Ao-1-0134
Identifier: Owner Accession Number
Ao-1-0134
Note: Owner Information Source
PreColumbian Master; MCI PNA Gold
Note: Object Description
number on object 0134 MARTA Excel: Pendiente rana INAC: Colgante zoomorfo (rana) y patas espatulares. Tumbaa, cera perdida. estado regular. Presenta pequenas faltantes en su estructura y perdida de la pata derecha delantera. Peso 5.1 g, largo 3.3 cm, 2.9 cm Lavado Canasol 23 Nov 95
Note: Condition Review
Evidence of cracking on the nose probably the result of forming in the wax. Compact green corrosion is in localized areas on the surface of the gold. There is some color change on the surface with some areas brighter yellow in appearance. Broken edges on the hind feet have compact black corrosion. PR front loop is broken and missing.
Note: Housing Notes
Rebagged in polyethylene ziplock bag with Tyvek tag insert.
Time Period: Condition Review Date
7/18/2007
Time Period: Conservation Date
18 July 2007
Time Period: Examination Date
7/18/2007
Time Period: Conservation Record Creation Date
18 July 2007
Time Period: Conservation Record Last Modification Date
4 August 2007
Place: Object Origin
Geographic Zone: Country: Province: Site: Place Time Period: Site Period
Place: Curation Location
Local place: MARTA
Actor: Object Owner
MARTA
Actor: Examination Operator
T Hornung
Actor: Condition Review Operator
T Hornung
Actor: Conservation Operator
C Pohl
Condition: Usewear Toolmarks
Note: There is evidence of hammering marks on the feet.
Technique: Fabrication Method
cast Note: Small cast frog, surface enriched to appear yellow in color, possibly made from sheet wax over a mold, with wax balls for eyes. An engraved line is visible across the center of the eyes. The two front feet have loops incorporated into the casting. The feet have been hammered and are broad and flattened.
Treatment: Conservation Performed
Note: Surface cleaned/degreased with acetone on cotton swab, avoiding resin patch with acc.#
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