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THBPanamanian Chiriqui Tumbaga Frigatebird Pendants (pr)
Lot 120b
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Artemis Gallery
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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Museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Viking, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Pre-Columbian, Panama or Costa Rica, Veraguas (Chiriqui), ca. 500 to 1200 CE. A stunning pair of tumbaga 49.7% to 52.1% gold (11K+ to 12K+) frigatebird pendants cast by the lost-wax (cire perdue) process. The hollow heads and bills are infilled with pottery to retain their delicate shapes; both birds have lengthy beaks with downturned tips, bulging neck pouches, and stylized spiraling head crests and granulated eyes. An integral tubular bail behind their heads enabled these birds to be threaded on a cord as opulent pendants for an elite person. Avian motifs are popular since birds were considered mystical creatures that could fly beyond this world. Frigatebirds are especially symbolic for seafaring and coastal people - they indicated that land was nearby as this species cannot land on water. With a 6-foot wingspan, unique red throat pouch, and hooked bead, they were both symbolic and visually striking! Size: 2" L x 1.125" W (5.1 cm x 2.9 cm); 4.5" H (11.4 cm) on included custom stand; quality of tumbaga: 49.7% to 52.1% gold (11K+ to 12K+); total weight: 24.2 grams
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired 1995 to 2010; ex-Splendors of the World, Haiku, Hawaii, USA, before 2010; ex-Merrin Gallery, New York City, New York, USA
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#173407Perforations and losses on both as shown. Pottery infill inside both. Indentations and small areas of dark patina. Overall great condition.Condition
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