Zenu Sinu Pre-Colombian -Columbian 24K Plated Filigree Satin Gold Pendant READ

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RARE  Zenú Sinú  Pre-Colombian -Columbian 24K Filigree Gold on Brass Pendant

 

 

Background / Provenance:  I believe this pendant was purchased at one of the several Museos del Oro in Colombia.  In any case, the filigree design is virtually identical to the design of other gold jewelry I’ve come across online (apart from 2 pins that I own myself), including these: 

  • a single earring that's been dated between 200 BC and 1600 AD (in El Museo de Oro Zenú in Cartagena, Colombia)
  • "ear ornaments" (in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's permanent collection, reproductions of which are sold at the Met Store).
  • a single earring that's been dated to AD 800 (in the San Antonio Museum of Art’s permanent collection).
  • nose rings (created for Cano Jewelers in Bogota).
  • a pendant (created for Galeria Amaya in London, according to which, the design symbolizes “ woven fishing nets with distinctive waves lapping on the top" - and is distinctive of the work of Zenú artists who have lived continuously in the Caribbean Lowlands of Colombia.  The Galeria’s website also states, "The original piece [that its pendant is based on] was cast as an earring, [in] early Zenú 200BC -1000AD."

If you have an opinion or knowledge that would shed some light on the source of this piece , please share it with me.

 

  • Condition:   Pristine; shiny; no sign of wear or damage whatsoever.  The pendant shines are brightly as shown in the first and last 2 photos. 
  • Features:  comes with 2 bails for attaching to a chain or necklace; see Photo Nos. 9 & 10):
  • One bail is the fixed bail that is part of the design of the pendant.
  • The second bail moves and wraps around the fixed bail (and is not gold plated). 
  • Approximate Measurements:  2 ½ inches width, 1 ½ inches height.

 

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  • Condition: Pre-owned
  • Condition: 24K Plated Filigree Satin Gold on Brass. READ
  • Shape: Semicircular Half Moon Representing a Woven Fishing Net
  • Signed: No
  • Color: Satin Gold
  • Material: Satin
  • Metal: 24K Green Gold-Plated Brass
  • Item Length: 2 1/2 inches width, 1 1/2 inches height
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Brand: Unsigned
  • Type: Pendant
  • Metal Purity: 24k
  • Base Metal: Brass
  • Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
  • Features: 2 Bails; see Description and Photos.
  • Country of Origin: Colombia

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