Fine Arms, Armour, Ethnographic & Asian
By Scollard Auctions
Nov 29, 2023
Brea, California, United States
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LOT 262:

Tairona Gold Saurian Pendant


Start price:
$ 300
Estimated price :
$600 - $900
Buyer's Premium: 25% More details
sales tax: 7.75% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on Nov 29, 2023 at Scollard Auctions
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Tairona Gold Saurian Pendant
Circa 800 to 1100 AD. Lovely lost wax cast mythological creature with heads on both ends and the with large flattened legs ready to spring. Fine facial feature with raised pellet eyes, and with filigree work and tail. The pendant figure wearable with loop holes to underside. Gold mixed with copper. Size 3/4" L

ex-New York, New York collection, ex-DB, New Paltz NY; acquired from Ken Bower, Lands Beyond Gallery no 6668, Lexington Ave NYC, 1990s
Condition: Fine condition throughout.