
Nariño Gold Ear Ornaments
These pre-Columbian gold ornaments from the Nariño culture of southern Colombia and Ecuador demonstrate sophisticated metalworking techniques including casting and repoussé work. The pieces feature elaborate geometric and zoomorphic designs that likely held significant ritual or status value within Nariño society. Created between approximately 1270 and 1500 CE, these ear ornaments exemplify the technical mastery and artistic refinement of Andean goldwork traditions.
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
October 11, 2024
Estimate: $6,000 – $9,000
Lot 32
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