A DIQUIS GOLD PECTORAL DISC.Diquis Delta, 850 - 1500 A.D. With repousse prominent circular eyes and figural decoration; together with two pendants, one copper gilt, in the form of an animal with bird's head and beak, curled tail; and one tumbaga, of bulbous form and fluted body (3) - Largest: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.) long. Estimate $650-950
PROVENANCE: The first acquired from Fine Arts of Ancient Lands, 1984. Said to have been found with others in a grave at Finca 5, near the Panamanian border, northwest of David. The last acquired from K. Klassen, 1981.