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| Auction Closes At: |
12:53:01 09/27/2024 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
277. Sinu Tumbaga/Gold Figural Finial |
| Estimate: |
$3,000-$5,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$650.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$650.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Pre-Columbian Gold - Colombia
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| Culture or Country: |
Colombia.
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| Period: |
Ca. 400 - 800 A.D.
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| Size: |
24 gms., 1-7/8”H. |
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| Description: |
Very fine, tumbaga/gold, lost wax casting having high silver content, in the form of a human figure playing a flute and wearing a tall, large brimmed hat. Interestingly wears the typical Sinu, crescentic, faux filigree earrings and bears small, relief facial features. A small casting flaw above the left eye and a smaller flaw above the right eye. Edge areas of black, are oxidized copper and silver. Otherwise exc. cond.; and a high quality example. Custom tiered bronze mount. |
| Provenance: |
Fleischman collection, NYC. To family by descent. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$51.00 |
| International: |
$101.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Sinu Tumbaga/Gold Figural Finial
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