NMAI 232358 C: "Tooth" Pendant Frag [#3 of 6]

Primary Title:
NMAI 232358 C: "Tooth" Pendant Frag [#3 of 6]
Alternate Title: Owner Object Name
Pendant Frag Representing Tooth With 23/2355
Summary Description:
Cap (1 of 6) - part of a group, 232355 through 232359
Keyword Type: Object Class
Sheathing
Keyword Type: Exam Methods
Visual Microscopy
Identifier: Object Number
NMAI 232358.003
Identifier: Owner Accession Number
232358.003
Note: Owner Information Source
PreColumbian Master; Panama Gold
Note: Object Description
Gold alloy sheathing in the shape of a cap for a tooth shaped bead/pendant. There is a hole punched on either side from the outside. The top is almost flat and the sides are slightly concave. (Designated A-F by location in photo from left to right)
Note: Owner Accession
Central America, Panama, Herrera Province, Parita District, Parita, Península de Azuero
Note: Research Notes
(transferred to MCI for analysis July 2009)
Note: Condition Review
There are white to brown accretions present on the interior, perhaps residue from substrate. There is a large tear and loss at the edge of the top. There is light to medium brown accretion present over the exterior surface. There is extensive denting and distortion of the metal
Note: Follow-up Notes
Residue on interior?
Note: Analysis Recommendations
XRF X-ray radiograph ESEM-EDS Other
Time Period: Owner Accession Date
1964
Time Period: Examination Date
1/29/2009
Place: Object Origin
Geographic Zone: Azuero Peninsula, Parita District Country: Panama Province: Herrera Province Site: El Hatillo, Site He-4 Place Time Period: Site Period
Place: Curation Location
Local place: CRC
Actor: Object Excavator
Dade, Philip
Actor: Owner Accession Source
Stephenson, Alexander (Gift or Presentation/Presented, 1/1/1963)
Actor: Object Owner
NMAI
Actor: Examination Operator
ACH
Condition: Corrosion
Note: No corrosion
Condition: Coloration
Note: The surface is gold colored
Condition: Usewear Toolmarks
Note: Burr(s)
Condition: Pseudomorphs
Note: None
Materials:
Gold Alloy Unknown Composite Not present
Technique: Fabrication Method
Hammered-Sheathing Note: Thin sheet that would have originally had a substrate
Technique: Joinery
Note: Other/Unknown
Technique: Finishing
Note: The exterior is highly polished
Measurements:
Type:Number of Components Value:6 Units:components
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si_2771584232358abcdef_b 20090414 ach for pid si_2771584232358abcdef_b 20090414 achDownload
si_2771585232358abcdef_c 20090414 ach for pid si_2771585232358abcdef_c 20090414 achDownload
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si_568e851509390CSV iconAnalysis Results (NMAI 232358.003)Download