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THBSuperb Chavin / Salinar Gold Royalty Maskettes (3)
Lot 194
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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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Bidsquare : Exceptional Antiquities Ethnographic Fine Art
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Museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, 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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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Chavin to Salinar, ca. 900 to 200 BCE. Perhaps the single finest ensemble of early Pre-Columbian gold we have had the pleasure of offering. A set of three perfectly matched appliques, created from hand-hammered sheet gold, each representing a jaguar human transformational being that later morphed into Ai Apec in the Moche culture and Naylamp in the Sican world. Comprised of two sheets of gold in high relief with wide toothy grins, fangs emerging from both upper and lower jaws, human-form noses, ears, and slit eyes. Absolutely incredibly rare and incredibly important. This would have only been owned by the highest ranking royal member of the clan. Comprised of approximately 63% gold with the remainder silver and copper and accompanied by an XRF report showing gold content consistent with age and culture. Each weighs approximately 28 grams. Size: 2.125" W x 2.125" H (5.4 cm x 5.4 cm); 7.5" H (19 cm) on included custom stand.
These items represent some of the earliest goldwork from the Andes. The first known extraction of gold ore comes from the Initial/Formative period, ca. 1800 to 900 BCE; during the Early Horizon (ca. 900 to 200 BCE), when these were made, scholars believe that the Andes were united under the cult propagated out of Chavin de Huantar. Metalwork was still quite rare, and almost exclusively of made of gold.
This piece has been tested for the presence or absence of particular elements via XRF elemental analysis. A full XRF report identifying the quantity of each element present in the sample will accompany purchase. The report certifies that the element composition is consistent with antiquity and will be included with the purchase.
Provenance: Ex private Texas, USA collection, acquired in 2001; Ex. J. D. Diaz collection, Los Angeles, California, USA acquired in 1965; Ex. Robert Chorost, Tucson, Arizona, USA, acquired in 1918
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.
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.
#162176Each is intact and near choice. One has been reassembled from the two pieces joined at the ancient weld running between front and back.Condition
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