IMPORTANT Pre-Columbian Gold Narino Gold Ear Spools Ca. 500 B.C.-500 A.D.
IMPORTANT Pre-Columbian Gold Narino Gold Ear Spools Ca. 500 B.C.-500 A.D.
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Important matching pair of gold ear spools of conical hat form with wide brim, and wide row of relief circular elements. Each with a single perforation on the outer rim for attachment. Areas of remaining reddish patina and light surface encrustation on the reverse. Intact, exc. cond. Individually mounted on custom metal bases. Beautiful examples.
Ex. Private NM Collection, Ex Arte Primitivo
Ca. 500 B.C. - 500 A.D.
2-7/8”H. 48 grams combined weight, (24 & 24). Nariño culture refers to the culture of people who once lived in communities in the mountains of Narino, Colombia from 800 to 1500 AD. |