Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Sinu / Quimbaya culture, ca. 800 to 1300 CE. An impressive tumbaga nose ring ornament with 52% gold (equivalent to 12K+)! The delicate wire is folded around the nostril opening and coiled into a petite spiral. Septum piercings were dramatic and striking visual indicators of rank and wealth for both men and women. Size: 1.85" L x 0.9" W (4.7 cm x 2.3 cm); gold quality: 52% (equivalent to 12K+); weight: 4.3 grams

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Poway, California, USA collection; ex-Jack Hart collection, 1990s

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#176551

Professionally repaired from 2 pieces, visible break line radiating from central circle to edge of wing panel. Professionally cleaned with small area of green patina on wire area.