Pre-Columbian Gold Tairona Tumbaga Bird Fitting
Pre-Columbian gold Tairona Tumbaga bird fitting, featuring a large beak, beaded eyes with braid-work decoration and a loop at end of beak. 2.125" H x 0.5" W x 0.875" D. Comprised of approx 16.92% gold (equivalent to 9K+ gold). Approx 1.8 dwt = 2.79 grams. This piece has been tested via Niton XL3t / XRF Analyzer: Gold: Au 16.92 / Silver: Ag 0.825 / Copper: Cu 82.26, photo in images. From a 485 Park Avenue private collection.
Condition Report: Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.
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Pre-Columbian gold Tairona Tumbaga bird fitting, featuring a large beak, beaded eyes with braid-work decoration and a loop at end of beak. 2.125" H x 0.5" W x 0.875" D. Comprised of approx 16.92% gold (equivalent to 9K+ gold). Approx 1.8 dwt = 2.79 grams. This piece has been tested via Niton XL3t / XRF Analyzer: Gold: Au 16.92 / Silver: Ag 0.825 / Copper: Cu 82.26, photo in images. From a 485 Park Avenue private collection.
Condition Report: Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.