Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

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Pre-Columbian Sculpture from an Important European Private Collection

Diquís Gold Pendant of Double Figures with Dangles, circa AD 800-1500

Lot Closed

November 21, 07:04 PM GMT

Estimate

15,000 - 20,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Pre-Columbian Sculpture from an Important European Private Collection


Diquís Gold Pendant of Double Figures with Dangles

circa AD 800-1500


Width: 3 ⅜ in (8.6 cm); Height: 2 ½ in ( 6.3 cm)

Robert Vergnes, Paris
European Private Collection, acquired from the above in 1982
Thence by descent
The twin figures stand side by side with arms bent to the side and holding the braided vertical bands, perhaps representing serpents or snakes. The figures are within the broad horizontal bands top and bottom, a style typical of certain Diquís pendants. The nine rectangular dangles projecting forward partially obscure the figures for a mysterious effect, as the figures most likely represent deceased warriors or ancestors by their openwork limbs and bodies and large circular pierced eyes. They are adorned solely by a braided headband and waistband.

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