**Originally Listed At $400**

Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Muisca culture, ca. 1200 to 1538 CE. A charming, small copper alloy figure dominated by its large head with huge round eyes and open mouth. The rest of the body is seated, knees drawn up, hands outstretched, with a bowl held in them. The figure wears large, looped earrings, and a triple horned headdress. This type of figure is known as a tunjo, meant as an offering to communicate with the gods. They are found deposited in Lake Guatavita and other important bodies of water in the region, buried in caches, as grave ornaments, and at the entrances to temples. Size: 0.9" W x 1.25" H (2.3 cm x 3.2 cm); 3.5" H (8.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Poway, California, USA collection

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#123293

Smooth, dark green patina on surface. Very nice remaining details.