67 - Colombia. Monkey-man, a shaman in the process of transformat…
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Estimate €350 - €600

Description

Colombia. Monkey-man, a shaman in the process of transformation, seated on a stool with an animal head, presenting offerings of precious metal on a tray. Tumbaga-type alloy. Length approx. 13.5 cm. Approx. 189 g. Presumed copper-gold alloy. Composition undetermined. Antique Colombian goldsmith’s work produced using the lost-wax casting technique. In the style of the Kogi/Tairona civilisation: please note that this regulatory statement means that the undated object is not pre-Columbian (20th century?). Hanging loops. Bell. The magician monkey, symbol of the initiate, conceals his intelligence and powers beneath his mischievous mask. Repeat auction for the sale of 13 April 2026

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About the sale A fine auction of archaeological artefacts, fossils and minerals, Asian art and paintings

Auction location

Auction time 08/03/2026 at 10:00 AM

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67 - Colombia. Monkey-man, a shaman in the process of transformat… See original version (French)

67 - Colombia. Monkey-man, a shaman in the process of transformat…
See original version (French)