Ref: K1492T
Figural pendant depicting a male figure standing with bent knees, the rounded chest and bird-like pointed arms extending outward with grooved hands. The face is defined by an upturned bat-like nose and spiral ears, and the figure wears a flaring headdress. Characteristic of Diquis metalwork, it balances stylized and natural elements, and would likedly have served as a marker of status or ceremonial significance.
This pendant is displayed on an 18ct yellow gold modern chain designed to compliement its original character.
Era: 800-1500 A.D.
Culture: Diquis, Costa Rica
Metal: High Carat Gold Pendant (22-24ct), Chain made of modern 18ct yellow gold
Weight: 51.3g
Dimensions: 5.1x4.3x1.2cm
Length: approximately 23cm
Provenance: Sotheby's New York, October 27 - 28, 1989 (lot 155) Count and Countess Guy de Boisrouvray, Neuilly sur Seine. Acquired prior to 1968. Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York
Ref: K1492T
Figural pendant depicting a male figure standing with bent knees, the rounded chest and bird-like pointed arms extending outward with grooved hands. The face is defined by an upturned bat-like nose and spiral ears, and the figure wears a flaring headdress. Characteristic of Diquis metalwork, it balances stylized and natural elements, and would likedly have served as a marker of status or ceremonial significance.
This pendant is displayed on an 18ct yellow gold modern chain designed to compliement its original character.
Era: 800-1500 A.D.
Culture: Diquis, Costa Rica
Metal: High Carat Gold Pendant (22-24ct), Chain made of modern 18ct yellow gold
Weight: 51.3g
Dimensions: 5.1x4.3x1.2cm
Length: approximately 23cm
Provenance: Sotheby's New York, October 27 - 28, 1989 (lot 155) Count and Countess Guy de Boisrouvray, Neuilly sur Seine. Acquired prior to 1968. Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York
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