Necklace Figurine Bead

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold figurine, necklace bead, depicting a humanoid form with a large head, small body, and detailed facial features. The figurine has a rounded head with a prominent forehead, nose, and mouth. Two small circular protrusions are on either side of the head. The body is cylindrical with horizontal lines across the chest and abdomen. The arms are not visible, and the legs are fused together. The figurine has a shiny, gold-colored surface with some darker spots. It is set against a gray gradient background. The overall style is similar to pre-Columbian art.