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| Lot# & Name: |
149. Veraguas Tumbaga Musicians Pendant |
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| Estimate: |
$9,000-$12,000 |
| 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: |
Veraguas, Panama.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1000 - 1250 A.D.
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| Size: |
42 gms.
2-3/4”W. x 1-7/8”H. |
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| Description: |
Gold enhanced tumbaga pendant depicting two standing male musicians each playing a shell form trumpet, and rattle bell forms incorporated in their backs; a suspension loop in the back of both heads. Openwork back splash composed of four abstract profile cayman heads. Braided border decorated with fifteen paddle form elements, and both figures having paddle form feet. Three of the paddle elements have stable hair lines, otherwise intact, exc. cond. Old custom bronze pedestal base.
XRF Tested as 16.9K gold
71% gold
20.5% copper
8% silver
Less than 1% tungsten |
| Provenance: |
Collection of Jimmy Belilty, Miami. Acquired from Latin American Artist Carlos Poveda, Caracas and Paris, 1980 - 1990. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$0.00 |
| International: |
$0.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Veraguas Tumbaga Musicians Pendant
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BIDDER |
BID |
QTY |
Original Bid Time |
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UNSOLD LOT |
$0.00 |
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9/18/2026 1:40:05 PM |
| 2. |
Igotthis |
$1,525.00 |
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9/18/2026 12:00:10 PM |
| 3. |
collectingfool |
$1,500.00 |
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9/17/2026 3:52:02 PM |
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