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| Lot# & Name: |
140. Costa Rican Very Large Gold Eagle Pectoral |
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| Estimate: |
$75,000-$85,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$0.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$0.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Pre-Columbian Gold - Costa Rica, Panama
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| Culture or Country: |
Costa Rica.
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| Period: |
Ca. 750 - 1450 A.D.
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| Size: |
6-7/8”H. x 7”W. tail span.
214 gms. |
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| Description: |
exceptional cast and hammered gold eagle pectoral pendant, having a broad tail and large curved wings with two smaller profile bird heads under the wings. Raised head crest composed of seven spiral discs, large hook beak, braided headband and wide fancy decorated necklace or collar. Suspension loop on the reverse. Gold solder reinforced hair line on the right wing to the tail, otherwise intact, exc. cond. A very impressive example. Custom bronze base.
According to the Met Museum: “Avian pendants cast in gold, called águilas (eagles) by the invading Spanish, were symbols of mythological power. Leaders in the Caribbean region widely exchanged such pendants and wore them to emulate the natural prowess of birds of prey. The supernatural birds have fanciful, hybrid features, such as neck ornaments, elaborate crests, and other protuberances that complicate the identification of a recognizable species.” |
| Provenance: |
Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Latin American Artist Carlos Poveda, Caracas and Paris, 1980 - 1990. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$85.00 |
| International: |
$175.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Costa Rican Very Large Gold Eagle Pectoral
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BIDDER |
BID |
QTY |
Original Bid Time |
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UNSOLD LOT |
$0.00 |
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9/22/2026 12:36:56 PM |
| 2. |
ENA |
$23,250.00 |
1 |
9/18/2026 12:43:33 PM |
| 3. |
Igotthis |
$23,025.11 |
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9/18/2026 12:43:08 PM |
| 4. |
ENA |
$23,000.00 |
1 |
9/18/2026 12:42:43 PM |
| 5. |
Igotthis |
$22,500.00 |
1 |
9/18/2026 12:42:10 PM |
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