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A LARGE AND IMPORTANT QUIMBAYA GOLD STANDING POPORO STATUETTE.
Anthropos Gallery
A Pre-Columbian Tumbaga Gold standing male figure of a Poporo or lime container. 20.2 karat gold surface plating, great surface patina with ancient encrustred deposits depicting a standing male figure holding both hands on his stomach. Expressive facial expression, wearing a nose ring and multi-ring ear ornaments, segmented necklace, bracelets, head and ankle bands and a suspension loop on both shoulders. Wide round bottle opening in the top of his head.
$9,500.00
Artwork details
Origin
Unknown Quimbaya goldsmith artist, Colombia, circa A.D. 500.
Dimension
H 5IN x W 2.75IN
H 12.7CM x W 6.985CM
Provenance
PROVENANCE: Private New York Collection. (Z Family) Acquired 1979. XRF surface tested, with certificate available : 20.2K gold/ 84.5% pure gold for the surface.
Condition
Vertical and horizontal age cracks on back, and minor surface abrasions, otherwise very good condition.