
Inca Silver Figure
This pre-Columbian silver figurine represents the sophisticated metalworking traditions of the Inca Empire, likely dating to the 15th or 16th century. The small-scale anthropomorphic figure demonstrates the Inca artisans' mastery of silver casting and their ability to create finely detailed works, possibly used in ritual or ceremonial contexts. Such figures exemplify the aesthetic refinement and technical precision that characterized Inca material culture before Spanish conquest.
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
October 11, 2024
Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000
Lot 36
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