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THBChimu Gold-Silver Ear Spools w/ Naylamp Deity
Lot 267
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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**Originally Listed At $1800**
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu, ca. 900 to 1300 CE. An impressive and beautiful pair of large gold-silver alloy ear spools with openwork center depicting Naylamp, the mythic ancestral ruler, who colonized the region before he sprouted wings and flew away upon his death. The earspools are constructed from thick 72.7% to 72.9% gold (equivalent to 17K+) sheets, molded into hollow cylinders with a closed end that fit through the earlobe and the openwork face molded onto the open face. Chimu leaders broadcasted their status and power by donning precious earspools. In fact, when the Spanish invaded Peru, the Inca (who had conquered Chimor) wore massive flares or spools, and the Inca referred to nobility as pakoyoq or "men with earspools" while the Spanish called them orejones meaning "big-eared." Size: 1.75" L x 1.75" Diameter (4.4 cm x 4.4 cm); 4.5" H (11.4 cm) on included custom stand; gold quality: 72.7% to 72.9% (equivalent to 17K+); weight: 34.9 grams
Impressive gold ear spools like these would only have been worn by the elite rulers of their civilization. Although gold was not favored as currency, it was treasured for its symbolic meaning. The Chimu believed it was associated with the sun and thereby spiritually powerful. What's more they believed that their rulers were living representatives of the gods, including Naylamp. Naylamp came by boat to the Lambayecan coast, accompanied by a retinue of officials, versed in different arts and crafts, as well as his wife Ceterni and several concubines, establishing the Lambayeque- Sican dynasty and playing a role similar to the Moche god, Ai Apec. Naylamp was worshipped by his descendants, and silver and gold vessels, weapons, precious tools, and jewelry like this example are adorned with his likeness.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Edward H. Merrin Gallery, 1970s; ex-Alan C. Lapiner to the Bactria Corp., New York City, New York, USA, 1960s - 1970s; ex-New York City, New York, USA collection
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#177570Indentations, creasing, and tearing. Softening to finer details. Dark patina and toning. Old inventory labels on surfaces.Condition
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