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A Huari Gold Plume Peru, c. 700-1000 AD Sheet gold alloy, highly reflective, mirror-like. Cut in form of a widening plume rising from a crescent. The upper part of the crescent cut in a sawtooth pattern, with embossed circles, and arches with open-work bird heads in profile. A long pin at bottom for attachment to a crown or headdress. Two silver blade shape dangles attached at ends of crescent. In excellent condition, some oxidation to the silver dangles. Professionally mounted to a custom stand. Provenance: Tom Richard Cavanaugh, Professor of Art, Boothbay Harbor Height: 7 ½ inches HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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70288: A Huari Gold Plume Peru, c. 700-1000 AD Sheet
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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$1,500
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Senior Specialist, Consignment Director, Ethnographic Art
American Indian, Pre-Columbian and Tribal Art
Dallas, TX, USA
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