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THBMassive Sinu Gold Jaguar Claw Necklace, 296.9 grams!
About Seller
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
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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About Auction
LiveNov 15, 2024
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Sinu, ca. 1000 to 1550 CE. A beautiful and wearable necklace strung on modern black cord with 130 high-quality, high-karat gold beads and jaguar claws - the gold purity ranges from 65% to 90%, with an average of about 80% pure gold! The ends feature flaring high-karat trumpet-shaped beads with spirals and rope designs, followed by an attached double-stacked bead and two long, heavy tubular beads with broadened ends and openwork spirals. Approximately 82 finely cast ring-shaped beads are positioned along the necklace, interspersed with 22 individually cast, heavy gold jaguar claws, each separated by small gold spacer beads. Necklace is adjustable, ranging in size from 24" L (61 cm) to 28" L (71.1 cm); longest beads measuring 3.625" L (9.2 cm); gold quality: 65% to 90% (equivalent to 15K+ to 21K+); weight: 296.9 grams.
This necklace has been extensively tested using XRF technology and results are consistent with gold from this region and of the stated age. Other metals present are silver and small amounts of iron.
Provenance: private Parker, Colorado, USA collection; ex-Peyton Wright Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA; ex-Don Tharpe collection, Midland, Virginia, USA, 2005; ex-Gary Hendershott collection, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA 2003; ex-David Bernstein Fine Art, New York, New York, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.<b>SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: </b>Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.)
<b>PAYMENT EXCEPTION: </b> Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions.
#190157Condition
Each ancient gold piece is excellent. Beads are ancient. Strung in modern times on a modern cord. Wearable!
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**Please note, we are currently unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia due to customs clearance issues. We are working to resolve this issue. If you are in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, arrange your own shipping, or we will not be able to complete your purchase.* **For shipments outside of the USA, custom / duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding**
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