Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Tairona culture, ca. 900 to 1500 CE. Stunning solid gold pendant in the form of a standing shaman. He wears a large nose ornament with scrolled designs along base, suspension loops front and back. Gold tests over 12 kt and pendant alone weighs 21.4 grams, 25.3 grams with attached 14 kt gold chain. Size: Chain measures 18" and is hallmarked 14kt; pendant 2" H.

Provenance: Ex-private Houston, TX collection acquired locally at auction house or art gallery between 1989 and 1999.

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