Pre-Columbian Gold Sinu Tumbaga Bird Finial

Pre-Columbian gold Sinu Tumbaga bird finial, with a large hooked beak, beaded eyes with braid-work decoration and a crest of curled feathers, decorated with fine scroll and braid-work. 2.875" H x 3" W x 1.5" D. Comprised of approx 4o.38% gold (equivalent to 9K+ gold). Approx 37.9 dwt = 58.94 grams. This piece has been tested via Niton XL3t / XRF Analyzer: Gold: Au 35.61 / Silver: Ag 26.36 / Copper: Cu 35.61 and Gold: Au 440.38 / Silver: Ag 35.57 / Copper: Cu 24.06, photo in images. From a 485 Park Avenue private collection.
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