Pre Columbian Narino Gold Repousse Pectoral Heavy Exquisite And Rare!

Pre-Columbian Gold - Colombia

Culture or Country: Colombia.

Period: Ca. 500-1000 A.D.

Size: 6-3/4”W. 106 grams.

Large and heavy sheet gold pectoral, disc form with a large central conical mammary form boss in the center surrounded by six smaller conical mammary forms. Outer border formed of a triple band of small raised dot elements. Double perforation at the top for suspension. Over all scattered fold lines, which is normal for the type of pectoral, otherwise intact. An impressive example.

Provenance: Private NYC collection, acquired 1950s-1980s.

Arte Promitivo. Piece comes with certificate of authenticity from Arte Primitivo.