NMNH A287171: Gold Bird Image.

Primary Title:
NMNH A287171: Gold Bird Image.
Alternate Title: Owner Object Name
Gold Bird Image.
Keyword Type: Object Class
Pendant
Keyword Type: Object Sub-class
Zoo-Bird
Keyword Type: Owner Provenience Record Type
Accession docs/letters
Keyword Type: Exam Methods
Visual Microscopy
Identifier: Object Number
NMNH A287171-0
Identifier: Owner Accession Number
A287171-0
Identifier: Owner Catalog Number
058333
Note: Owner Information Source
PreColumbian Master; Panama Gold
Note: Object Description
Small solid cast bird pendant with porous surface. All decoration and joinery done in wax model. No evidence of surface enrichment. Casting flaws in face
Note: Owner Accession
3 metal objects (one of gold and two of copper gilt) from Chiriqui, province of Panama, South of boundary of Costa Rica. Purchased from C.H. Soar Order # 57337. $55.00. The above were forwarded from San Francisco by the Dr. Walter Hough, and are excellent examples of the metal work of the ancient peoples
Note: Research Notes
Museum purchased from Henry Soar in 1915. No reference to who excavated them. Cannot yet find info on Soar
Note: Bibliographic References
Exhibit Hall 23 9-17-74
Note: Condition Review
Small section missing from back suspension loop. Appears to have been sectioned/sampled. No corrosion.
Note: Follow-up Notes
Cross section revealed at back would be ideal for analysis by SEM.
Note: Analysis Recommendations
XRF ESEM-EDS LA-ICPMS X-ray radiograph
Time Period: Owner Accession Date
1915
Time Period: Examination Date
10/31/2008
Place: Object Origin
Geographic Zone: VGC-Pacific, South of Boundary of Costa Rica Country: Panama Province: Chiriqui Site: Place Time Period: Site Period
Place: Curation Location
Local place: 1103A00403
Actor: Object Excavator
C.H.Soar
Actor: Owner Accession Source
Soar, Charles Henry; 1915; Purchase; 3 specimens
Actor: Object Owner
NMNH
Actor: Examination Operator
ACH
Condition: Corrosion
Note: No corrosion
Condition: Coloration
Note: Gold. Surface is even and cross section revealed on back shows no variation from interior to exterior.
Condition: Usewear Toolmarks
Note: Scratches along the corners and edges may be from finishing.
Condition: Pseudomorphs
Note: None
Materials:
Gold Alloy Note: Gold alloy.. no evidence of enrichment
Technique: Fabrication Method
Cast- Solid Note: The back is not completely open, but has small indentations. Porous surface from casting and general distribution of pits. Asymmetrical- may be casting flaw
Technique: Joinery
Note: All done in wax model
Technique: Finishing
Note: All in wax model Polished Shiny, compact surface
Measurements:
Type:Number of Components Value:1 Units:components
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NMNH A287171-0 overall, recto (2008)
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NMNH A287171-0 overall, verso (2008)
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NMNH A287171-0 overall, verso (2008)
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NMNH A287171-0 overall, verso (2008)
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NMNH A287171-0 overall, recto (2008)
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A287171 20090529 ach DSC05820
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NMNH A287171-0 overall, preparation for ESEM-EDS analysis (2009)
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NMNH A287171-0 overall, preparation for ESEM-EDS analysis (2009)
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NMNH A287171-0 overall, preparation for ESEM-EDS analysis (2009)
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NMNH A287171-0 detail, ESEM-EDS analysis (2009)
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NMNH A287171-0 detail, ESEM-EDS analysis (2009)
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NMNH A287171-0 detail, ESEM-EDS analysis (2009)
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NMNH A287171-0 overall, with XRF (2008) analysis spots #1 and #2 indicated
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si_568e851568d71CSV iconAnalysis Results (NMNH 2871710)
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Analysis Results (NMNH 2871710)
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10/31/2008
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Visual Microscopy
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Analysis: XRF ESEM-EDS LA-ICPMS X-ray radiograph
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Mailing
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1999
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