Pendentif anthropomorphe, vers 800–1200 apr. J.-C. ·  Colombie, Quimbaya · ID: 3053491

Description

gold, 19.5 kt, 114 g,

Anthropomorphic pendants of this type were probably worn as body, status, or pectoral ornaments and also carried representative as well as ritual-symbolic significance. Stylistically, the object belongs to the sphere of goldwork attributed to the Quimbaya, recognizable in its frontal symmetry, mask-like face, emphasized headdress, and ornamentally reduced body form.

Remarques

This object is subject to the Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee).