A catalogue raisonée of the natural history, ethnological specimens, and curiosities collected by Lady Brassey, during the voyages of the "Sunbeam", 1876-1883, exhibited at Sir Thomas Brassey's rooms, School of Fine Art, Claremont, Hastings / by Bryce Wright.

  • Wright, Bryce.
Date:
1885
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: A catalogue raisonée of the natural history, ethnological specimens, and curiosities collected by Lady Brassey, during the voyages of the "Sunbeam", 1876-1883, exhibited at Sir Thomas Brassey's rooms, School of Fine Art, Claremont, Hastings / by Bryce Wright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ')■) Fig. 24. 26. Twin Mythological God, in light coloured gold. Exact size. Weight, 1 oz. District of Riosucio, State of Cauca. This represents a twin mythological animal used as an amulet and strung round the neck with other objects, for which purpose it is furnished witli hooks on the breast as well as upon the back. It is really difficult to define what animals are meant in this object. They are soldered together at the bottom of the neck, and are well ornamented. Lines run from the head to the back, where they are met by other lines crossing the bodies, at the extremity of which are two spiral ornaments. Round the whole outline of the lower portion of the body is a single twist of gold wire, and near the end of the body are two other similar spirals. The bodies are hollow. (Fig. 24.) * 27. Bird urnx a Staff, in bright gold. Weight, 1 dwt. 8 grains. District of M emirates, Antioqnia.