Artist unknown (Tairona)
Colombia
Labret in the Form of a Saurian Head
INV-3733
Artist unknown (Tairona)
Colombia1000–1500
Labret in the Form of a Saurian Head
Artist unknown (Tairona) Colombia →taironaamericasArts of the Americasmetaljewelry
Date
1000–1500
Medium
Gold and copper alloy
Dimensions
H.: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Davidson
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