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PRECOLUMBIAN GOLD DOUBLE TOUCAN BELL PENDANT browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Americas:Pre Columbian:Metalwork: Pre 1492: item # 83319 Please refer to our stock # 100.81HD when inquiring.
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| Weighing a massive 73.4 grams, this 1 11/16” tall Precolumbian 22K gold bell (100.81HD) is attributed to the Veraguas horizon of Panama, c.500-1200AD. Still retaining its original loose clapper, the toucan-topped bell renders a pleasing though non-resonating tinkling sound. The twin birds represent a theme of dualism frequently noted in Precolumbian art. An unusually attractive example of the great skill exhibited in the art of the ancient gold smith, this beautiful piece, although without a bale, can be worn today by running a chain under the birds’ fan tails (although to balance it properly, it may be necessary to have a competent goldsmith physically attach a gold bale). This superb piece, authenticated and analyzed by the Orenda Laboratory in Santa Fe, New Mexico, comes with a small display card, a map of Panama highlighting the Veraguas area, and the original Orenda laboratory authentication packet. | |||||||||
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