Name: Large Sinu Pair of Fan Shaped Filigree Ear Ornaments
Brand: Art for Eternity
SKU: 16537
Price: 3450.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Large Sinu Pair of Fan Shaped Filigree Ear Ornaments

$3,450.00

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Of intricate simicircular form, the cast construction with open scrolls and weave with a pair of small birds and scrolls perched atop each corner.

Size 10cm w x 5.5cm H.; 3-7/8 inches W. x 2 inches H; 14k; weight 36.12g (the pair).

XRF elemental analysis shows they are made of 14.6K gold with a composition of 61.18% gold, 11.63% silver, and 27.03% copper, which is consistent with the pre-Columbian tumbaga alloy technique. The high copper content (27.03%) in these pieces is particularly notable, as it was deliberately added to bring the melting point down to allowed ancient craftsmen to achieve such delicate and intricate detail to the filigree work.

Compare similar example in Gold work and Shamanism no 94. by Reichel-Dolmatoff.
Provenance: From the estate of Andres Illies, who inherited it from his grandfather, Ferdinand Grebien. Mr. Ferdinand Grebien was born in Austria, and arrived in Panama in 1911 to work on the construction of the canal. He founded Grebien & Martinz, a major private construction firm, (with more than 1000 employees) that went on to build many major institutions in Panama, including the Municipal Palace of the District of Colón. Grebien was an avid collector of ancient Pre Columbian gold. Shown in the listing is a photo of Ferdinand Grebien displaying part of his gold collection at the 1964 World’s fair in NY.

All pieces are unconditionally guaranteed authentic and as described in perpetuity and have been legally acquired and imported in full accordance with U.S. and applicable foreign regulations regarding the movement and sale of antiquities.

A signed guarantee of authenticity with a description and photograph of the item(s) accompanies this object.

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Large Sinu Pair of Fan Shaped Filigree Ear Ornaments

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