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Colombian Gold Helmet — Colombian Gold Helmet circa AD 300 - 900
Colombian Gold Helmet

Colombian Gold Helmet circa AD 300 - 900

An ornamental helmet crafted from Colombian gold, representing sophisticated metallurgical techniques of pre-Columbian South America. Created during the period AD 300-900, it exemplifies the artistic and cultural achievements of ancient Colombian civilizations.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

May 11, 2021

Estimate: $6,000 – $9,000

Lot 92

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Colombian Gold Helmet, Colombian Gold Helmet circa AD 300 - 900

An ornamental helmet crafted from Colombian gold, representing sophisticated metallurgical techniques of pre-Columbian South America. Created during the period AD 300-900, it exemplifies the artistic and cultural achievements of ancient Colombian civilizations.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Colombian Gold, Archaeological, Metalwork, AD 300-900, Helmet, Pre-Columbian, Ornamental, Ancient Americas