Pre-Columbian Calima Bird Necklace

£25,000.00

Ref: K3144T

Composed of five abstract figures of bird, this magnificent necklace displays the ingenuity of the Calima goldsmiths. Likely made from hammering thin pieces of gold, these figures represent hovering birds with extended wings mid-flight. The necklace matches five of those pieces, along with modern gold beads and box clasp.

Culture: Calima

Date: 70 - 1550AD

Metal: High-carat gold (22-24ct) - modern beads made in 18ct yellow gold

Weight: 27.9gms

Length: estimated 44cm

Ref: K3144T

Composed of five abstract figures of bird, this magnificent necklace displays the ingenuity of the Calima goldsmiths. Likely made from hammering thin pieces of gold, these figures represent hovering birds with extended wings mid-flight. The necklace matches five of those pieces, along with modern gold beads and box clasp.

Culture: Calima

Date: 70 - 1550AD

Metal: High-carat gold (22-24ct) - modern beads made in 18ct yellow gold

Weight: 27.9gms

Length: estimated 44cm