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Pre-Columbian Calima Bird Necklace
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