A Sinu Gold Dragon / Jaguar, Double Spiral Tail. From ancient Colombia, ca. 800-1500 A.D. Photo Antiquities-Saleroom.com

An amazing piece! High karat yellow gold cast in the lost-wax process in the form of a fierce reptile having an elongated snout with bared, toothy grimace, beady eyes and bifurcated head crest. The slender body portrayed in a crouching position with legs coiled for springing, front legs, each with a suspension loop and erect tail terminating in a double spiral, spectacle motif. 65.4 grams total. 3-1/4"L nose to tail. Several tiny pin hole casting flaws, mostly along right side, else intact/excellent condition. Very sturdy and wearable. Estimate: $12000 - $15000

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

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