A Calima Gold Figural Applique, Colombia, , ca. 800 - 1000 CE, ca. 800 - 1000 CE:
Medium: Gold
The bright gold applique cast into a figure crouching over a long flared tail, their arms bent with hands curled in front of them, the triangular head featuring the classic Colombian coffee bean eyes, snub nose, and sashed mouth, wearing double ear spools.Goldworking in the Calima area of Colombia reached its apogee in the so-called Yotoco period-from the 3rd to the 10th centuries CE, a time of great population expansion whereby complex and handsome attire, dominated by a great quantity of gold - diadems, nose and ear ornaments, pectorals, bracelets, and large anklets - became popular.

Dimensions: Height: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)
Reference No: 514

PROVENANCE: NYC collection; Ex. Merrin Gallery, NYC. Ex. private Florida collection, 1960s.

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Intact and in excellent condition. Intriguingly, remains of the casting core are on the backside of the applique.