05-15-201005-15-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2506Boston
May 15, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Pre-Columbian Gold Figure

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$1,304$1,100
Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 2506Location: BostonDate / Time: May 15, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Pre-Columbian Gold Figure, Peru, Chimu, c. 1000-1400 A.D., of 18kt sheet gold, the male figure wearing a headdress with an abstract face at center, holding a beaker in one hand and an urn in the opposite, repousse detail, ht. 3 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500