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Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Sinu, ca. 10th to mid 16th century CE. Finely crafted from 67% gold (equivalent to 15K+), this crescent shaped earring was cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process from this culture which inhabited the hills and valleys of the middle Cauca River during the centuries prior to Spanish conquest in the 1530's. Presenting an intricate composition of two filigreed (displaying a delicate lacelike openwork continuous weave motif) registers separated by striated bands, the piece is further adorned by twin stylized, long-beaked birds, one at each end. On top the suspension ring is thick and substantial. Size: 2.1" W x 1.3" H (5.3 cm x 3.3 cm); gold quality: 67% or the equivalent of 15K+; total weight: 5.5 grams.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#142049

Small tear on underside of loop. Otherwise in fantastic condition.