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THBPre-Columbian International Group Gold Figure 32.5 g
Lot 168
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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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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Isthmus / Northern Colombia, International Group, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A finely cast gold shaman comprised of 88% gold (equivalent to 20K+) with severely angular shoulders standing upon widespread legs with bent knees, holding and playing percussive instruments (similar to maracas) in his hands, his visage featuring coffee bean shaped eyes, a prominent nose, and a wide full-lipped mouth, crowned by a 'beaded' band adorning his magnificent, spiral-curled headdress. His body is nude with delineated genitalia, though further ornamented with an impressive pendant necklace, knee bands, and a waist tie or belt. Additional attention to detail is evident in the delineated fingers and toes, and there is an integral gold suspension ring behind the neck. Size: 2.125" H (5.4 cm); Weight: 32.5 grams
A similar figure sold at Sotheby's New York for $43,750 (16 May 2014, lot 218) - http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2014/african-oceanic-n09146/lot.218.html
The Sotheby's listing notes, "The International Group includes anthropomorphic figures which are found from central Colombia to northern Costa Rica; a single metallurgical province in antiquity (Hearne and Sharer 1992:39). The figures holding ceremonial objects such as poporos or gourds (in this case percussive instruments most likely made from gourds) are a particular category that reflect the influence of the Quimbaya style and the technology of lost-wax casting. The shared iconography that appears throughout this region attests to the importance of a shaman or performer shown in a realistic form."
Provenance: ex-private West Palm Beach Florida, USA collection
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#144003Just a few very minute and difficult to see casting flaws. Otherwise superb.Condition
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