This gold pendant is from the Diquís Delta area in Southwestern Costa Rica, which is known for its intricate metalwork with spiraling and braided details. In this example, we see an anthropomorphic crocodile stretching a double-headed serpent across its body. Four additional crocodile heads with spiral eyes sprout from the figure’s head and feet. Crocodiles appear frequently in Costa Rican artwork, and are key figures in the mythology of numerous Central American cultures. The crocodile god is one of the oldest motifs in Central America, appearing before 500 CE. Talók, a crocodile spirit, would eat people who broke social norms. This figure most likely depicts a ritual specialist in the process of transforming into their crocodile state.