Description:

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Chavin, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. Gleaming solid gold. Two fine examples of Chavin metal-working skill! Example on left is a circular hammered gold applique in the form of a serpentine creature with extended forked tongue, and fish-type fins in three areas. Example on right is thin sheet gold in an abstract zoomorph design. Includes custom case. Size: Each measures about 1-3/4" (4.4 cm) H. Provenance: Ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, acquired before 1960. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #108758

  • Condition: Tears to example on right, else excellent.

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