A Pre-Columbian Uraba Gold Jaguar / Dragon.. From ancient Colombia, ca. 600-1000 A.D.. Photo Antiquities-Saleroom.com

Pre-Columbian gold at its finest!  Lost wax cast, high karat yellow gold pendant in the form of a recumbent reptile bearing a squared snout with wide grin exposing a row of teeth and fangs. He bears bulging, frog-like eyes, slender body with legs and arms at rest, front paws house the suspension loops, and a large, high standing tail with serrated edge and openwork, cut-out triangles bordered by a thin register of rope motif. 2-1/2"L nose to tail. Minor casting flaws throughout, else intact and sturdy. 53.7 grams total weight. Estimate: $10000 - $12000

Provenance: Ex-private TX Collection, ex-Arte Primitivo, gold authenticated/validated by Robert Sonin (Pre-Columbian Gold Subject Matter Expert).

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