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Pre-Columbian Gold Tairona Tumbaga Bird Fitting

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Pre-Columbian Gold Tairona Tumbaga Bird Fitting

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Description

Pre-Columbian gold Tairona Tumbaga bird fitting, featuring a large beak, beaded eyes with braid-work decoration and a loop at end of beak. 2.125" H x 0.5" W x 0.875" D. Comprised of approx 16.92% gold (equivalent to 9K+ gold). Approx 1.8 dwt = 2.79 grams. This piece has been tested via Niton XL3t / XRF Analyzer: Gold: Au 16.92 / Silver: Ag 0.825 / Copper: Cu 82.26, photo in images. From a 485 Park Avenue private collection.

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Pre-Columbian Gold Tairona Tumbaga Bird Fitting

Name: Pre-Columbian Gold Tairona Tumbaga Bird Fitting
SKU: 74400769
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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