Lot 70281

70281: A Gold Mask Lambayeque culture, North Coast Pe

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70281: A Gold Mask Lambayeque culture, North Coast Pe

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A Gold Mask Lambayeque culture, North Coast Peru, c. 700-900 AD Sheet gold alloy with a high gold content with repousse and embossing. The ears and earrings trimmed with small bosses. The eyes with metal cups over the pupils emanating a long thin metal rod. This mask features many spade-shaped dangles: from top of the ears, earrings, lower jawline, cheeks, and over mouth. In very good condition. Professionally mounted and enclosed in an acrylic box. Width: 12 inches HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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70281: A Gold Mask Lambayeque culture, North Coast Pe

Name: 70281: A Gold Mask Lambayeque culture, North Coast Pe
SKU: 178008856
Price: 16000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $15,000 - $25,000

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