South America, probably Bolivia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An exceptional sterling silver Spanish Colonial style crown, hand made by the Andean silversmiths in Bolivia from high content .925 silver using the same techniques used since the Colonial era by the Andean silversmiths, meticulously hand hammered, expertly molded in repousse, and chased throughout. Descendants of the Inca culture, the Aymara speaking artists have devoted themselves to preserving this thousand year old tradition. This crown was most likely intended for a Spanish Colonial Santo figure. A wonderful example for any collection of Spanish colonial devotional art! Unmarked but guaranteed sterling or higher, the crown is comprised of 4 elaborately decorated "arms" attached to a circular base with twin roped bands. Gorgeous! Size: weighs 8.5 ounces; 6"H x 7"W.

Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, Santa Monica, ca.

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