Diquís Gold Frog Pendant

This small gold pendant from the Diquís culture (800–1500) takes the form of a crouching frog with rounded body, prominent eyes, and folded limbs. The compact shape and smooth surfaces emphasize the animal’s silhouette rather than fine detail. Such ornaments were likely worn by high-status individuals and linked to rain, fertility, and transformation, signaling the frog’s role as a mediator between natural and spiritual realms.