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Lot# & Name: 147. Costa Rican/Panamian Gold Dignitary Pendant
Estimate: $20,000-$25,000
Current High Bid: $12,000.00
Auction Closed(Final Price) $12,000.00

Category: Pre-Columbian Art
Sub Category: Pre-Columbian Gold - Costa Rica, Panama
Culture or Country: Costa Rica / Panama.
Period: Ca. 1000 - 1250 A.D.
Size: 48 gms. 2-1/2”H. x 1-7/8”W. 18.1K. gold.

Description: Fine cast gold figural pendant depicting a standing dignitary holding a scepter in each hand, terminated with a stylized head finial. He is wearing a fancy double plumed headdress with a tall pointed element in the center, segmented headband, double spiral ear ornaments, and wide beaded collar. Overall double spiral decoration on the reverse, making this an exceptional example. Suspension loop on the back of his neck. Intact, exc. cond. Old custom bronze block base. XRF tested: 18.1K. gold 75% gold 1% tungsten 10% silver 13% copper
Provenance: Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Latin American Artist Carlos Poveda, Caracas and Paris, 1980 - 1990.
Shipping Fee:
National: $55.00
International: $115.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
   




Costa Rican/Panamian Gold Dignitary Pendant

BIDDER BID QTY Original Bid Time
1. Casper $12,000.00 1 9/18/2026 1:12:16 PM
2. Casper $7,500.00 1 9/18/2026 11:47:11 AM
3. Lucy Girl $6,500.00 1 9/16/2026 5:52:46 PM
4. Casper $6,000.00 1 9/16/2026 10:15:53 AM
5. Lucy Girl $4,500.00 1 9/15/2026 6:10:56 PM

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