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Chiriquí Gold Figure of a Musician — Chiriquí Gold Figure of a Musician Circa AD 800 - 1500
Chiriquí Gold Figure of a Musician

Chiriquí Gold Figure of a Musician Circa AD 800 - 1500

A gold figure of a musician from the Chiriquí culture, dating to approximately AD 800-1500. This piece represents pre-Columbian Central American artistic traditions and the cultural significance of music in ancient societies.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

May 11, 2021

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 91

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Chiriquí Gold Figure of a Musician, Chiriquí Gold Figure of a Musician Circa AD 800 - 1500

A gold figure of a musician from the Chiriquí culture, dating to approximately AD 800-1500. This piece represents pre-Columbian Central American artistic traditions and the cultural significance of music in ancient societies.

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

Related themes

Cultural, Chiriquí, Central America, AD 800-1500, Musician, Gold Figure, Pre-Columbian, Ancient