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Diquís Spiny Crocodile Pendant
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Diquís Spiny Crocodile Pendant

This gold pendant (700–1550) from southern Costa Rica depicts a stylized crocodile with dramatic spinal ridges and flared limbs. The open mouth and tubular eyes suggest heightened sensory power. In Diquís cosmology, crocodiles embodied strength, fertility, and protection, often serving as spiritual guardians in ceremonial adornment.
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