Pre-Columbian Anteater Brooch, Ornament

£13,750.00

Ref: R1133A

A high-carat gold brooch in the shape of an anteater with intricate wirework. The figures features an elongated curved spine to which a curved up snout, two eyes and tail are attached. Standing on four spiral disc legs from rolled wires of gold. Mounted as a brooch with a modern straight pin fixation and unsoldered wire hook at the top.

Culture:‍ Sinú

Date: 200 BCE - 1600A.D

Metal: High carat gold (22-24ct)

Dimensions: approx. 4.5x0.9x2.9cm

Weight: 16.9gms

Ref: R1133A

A high-carat gold brooch in the shape of an anteater with intricate wirework. The figures features an elongated curved spine to which a curved up snout, two eyes and tail are attached. Standing on four spiral disc legs from rolled wires of gold. Mounted as a brooch with a modern straight pin fixation and unsoldered wire hook at the top.

Culture:‍ Sinú

Date: 200 BCE - 1600A.D

Metal: High carat gold (22-24ct)

Dimensions: approx. 4.5x0.9x2.9cm

Weight: 16.9gms