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THBWonderful Sinu Tumbaga Hummingbird Finial
Lot 40c
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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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By Artemis Gallery
Oct 28, 2021
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Sinu Valley, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A delightful cast tumbaga finial in the form of a bird, perhaps a hummingbird, standing upon a small perch with an elongated beak, annular eyes, tucked wings, a flared tail, and tubular legs. Replete with fine detail, the splendid figure is adorned with several stripes of a braided pattern that extend from his beak, along the top of his head to his back, almost like a type of crest. His body is comprised of skillfully rendered, openwork circles, while an arched pattern embellishes his tail. The figure is gilded, with much of that original surface remaining, giving it a shining appearance. Size: 2.8" L x 0.7" W x 1.5" H (7.1 cm x 1.8 cm x 3.8 cm)
An item like this one would have perhaps been used for ritual ceremonies in which shamans and possibly rulers consumed powerful hallucinogens to induce a religious transformation into animals or magical beasts. Birds were a popular theme in ancient Mesoamerican art as they were thought to be messengers of the gods who were able to traverse through all realms of existence as well as the afterlife. An object like this example aided in the months to years long process through which a shaman completed the animalistic transformation. To learn more about objects like this one, please see the British Museum catalog/exhibit entitled "Beyond El Dorado: Power and Gold in Ancient Colombia."
Provenance: private Eagle, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1990s
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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.
#168246Miniscule loss to one part of openwork circle on the front of proper left wing. Otherwise, excellent with lovely patina.Condition
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