Fine Tairona Tumbaga Abstract Jaguar Pendant
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Description
Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Tairona, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A fabulous pendant depicting an abstract, three-headed jaguar that is hollow-cast from tumbaga with a high 45.5% gold content. The recumbent animal presents with a raised feline head bearing perky ears, slightly protruding eyes, and braided whiskers, and atop its head projects a second head resembling a horse with plugged nostrils and a ring-form mane. The jaguar's forelegs are bent beneath its body and terminate with coiling suspension loops and comprising its 'tail' is a second equestrian-like head with additional ringlets constructing its mane. The lustrous patina that envelops the accessory create a glinting presentation. Size: 1.625" L x 0.875" W x 1.1" H (4.1 cm x 2.2 cm x 2.8 cm); quality of tumbaga: 45.5% gold, 37% copper, 15% silver; total weight: 9.6 grams
Provenance: private Ventura, California, USA collection, acquired through descent; ex-private Ventura, California, USA collection, acquired at auction and from private collections from 1965 to 1970
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#164152
Provenance: private Ventura, California, USA collection, acquired through descent; ex-private Ventura, California, USA collection, acquired at auction and from private collections from 1965 to 1970
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#164152
Condition
Light encrustations within the hollow body and some casting flaws on and near the heads, otherwise intact and excellent. Wonderful patina throughout and fantastic preservation to overall form.
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Fine Tairona Tumbaga Abstract Jaguar Pendant
Estimate $1,500 - $2,250
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