Lot 37-349. Tairona Saurian Diety Tumbaga Pendant, 1000-1500 AD.

Tairona Saurian Diety Tumbaga Pendant, 1000-1500 AD. A very attractive tumbaga from the Tairona culture in Columbia, ca. 1000-1500 AD. This tumbaga depicts a saurian diety (serpent/dragon god) holding two funeraries. 2" tall, 26 gms, with intact suspension loops. A very high quality tumbaga. Retail value $750-1500.Tumbagas are made from a naturally occurring alloy of gold and copper, typically around 30% gold and 70% copper. The saurian piece is slightly more red than the other, indicating a higher copper composition. Tumbagas are generally hollow, as are these two examples.

 

Estimate:

$  700.00

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$ 1,250.00 (19 bid(s))
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Bidding closed (Tuesday, 28 Jul 2015, 14:54:00)
Current time: Sunday, May 19th, 03:54:46