Pre-Columbian Art Tairona Tumbaga Gold Shaman Ca. 800-1400 A.D Rolled Gold 13.3g
4.9 (128 items)
Limited Time Sale$68.00 cheaper than the new price!!
Free cash-on-delivery fees for purchases over $99
Product details
| Management number | 28434749 | Release Date | 2025/12/21 | List Price | $102.00 | Model Number | 28434749 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | |||||||||
You are looking at an intricately cast Tairona Tumbaga (rolled gold) marked " rc" Shaman Pendant Ca A.D. The pendant depicts a shaman with a large head ornament, and two pending discs. Two tiny suspension loops on the back of his head. An additional loop was added at a later point in time for easier wearing.Height 1-3/4” or 4 cm
Fine pre-columbian item from The Tairona, who lived in present day Colombia Provenance:
More about the Tairona: The north western part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta was inhabited by groups of goldsmiths, artisans and builders during the Nahuange and Tairona periods. Nahuange goldwork was named after the bay of the same name, where a tomb was excavated in 1922. Typically it features hammered nose rings and breastplates in copper and gold alloys. People in the Nahuange period lived from fishing and agriculture in villages near the sea, from 200 A.D. onwards. In the Tairona period, between 900 A.D. and 1600 A.D., the mountains were also settled and cit
| Category | Women > Jewelry > Necklaces |
|---|---|
| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Estate |
| Condition | Good |
Phonics toys
Correction of product information
If you notice any omissions or errors in the product information on this page, please use the correction request form below.
Correction Request Form