A PRE COLOMBIAN GOLD FIGURE, CIRCA 800-1200 A.D

Reference: ART600404

This type of figure comes from Central America mainly Panama or Costa Rica. The figure represents a important dignitary in the form of a shamanic figure. Made by lost wax process with an open back, the face is highly stylised, staring ahead with an impassioned expression, his visage comprised of bulging eyes, a straight nose and substantive pursed lips.
4.6 cm. height, 3.5 cm. length.
16.50 grams.

CONDITION
Good condition.

PROVENANCE
Provenance: Ex London art market since 2000s.