$33,750.00
Culture: Sinú Region: Colombia Date/Origin: Circa AD 1000–1500 Type: Ornament Material: Gold Dimensions: 7 5/8 in. Description: Large hammered sheet-gold spiral ornament composed of two opposing circular spiral forms joined along a continuous outer band. Each spiral is created from tightly wound gold sheet, producing a bold geometric design characteristic of Sinu metalwork from the Cauca River Valley region of Colombia. Spiral motifs held symbolic associations with movement, energy, and cosmological cycles in northern Colombian traditions and were commonly incorporated into elite regalia. Ornaments of this type were worn as part of ceremonial costume assemblies and valued for their strong visual presence and reflective gold surfaces. Weight: 225.1 grams. Provenance:
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