Lot 185

Classic Veraguas Gold Frog Pendant | Undulating Serpents

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Classic Veraguas Gold Frog Pendant | Undulating Serpents

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000

Starting Bid: $6,000

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June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Veraguas, Panama, ca. 1000 CE. Cast gold frog pendant depicted with oval eyes and a faux braided ribbon down the center of his back with hammered hind legs. Two undulated serpents extend from the frog’s mouth, with upturned heads. There is a similar example in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, from the Jan Mitchell collection. XRF analysis: Gold: 12K. Gold: 50.41% Silver: 3.65% Copper: 45.39% Iron: 0.18%. Size: 32.4 gr, 2.88”L x 1.75”W (7.3 x 4.4cm).

Provenance: Ex. Jan Mitchell collection by descent to his son Oliver, collected prior to 1970’s. XRF tested with copy of report available.

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Item # 71649

  • Condition: Shows signs of ancient high point wear, and the suspension loops are quite worn, otherwise intact.

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