70 - Colombia. Turtle, wife of the sun, a lunar and feminine symb…
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Estimate €200 - €300

Description

Colombia. Turtle, wife of the sun, a lunar and feminine symbol. Tumbaga-type alloy. Length approx. 11 cm. Approx. 129.5 g. Presumed copper-gold alloy. Composition unknown. Antique Colombian piece of goldsmith’s work produced using the lost-wax casting technique. In the style of the Kogi/Tairona civilisation. Note: we would like to remind you that this regulatory statement means that the undated object is not pre-Columbian (20th century?). Repeat auction from 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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70 - Colombia. Turtle, wife of the sun, a lunar and feminine symb… See original version (French)

70 - Colombia. Turtle, wife of the sun, a lunar and feminine symb…
See original version (French)