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THBRare Moche Gilded Copper Bell - Owl - 56 g
Lot 154
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Fine Arts
Mar 21, 2019
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2019-03-21 10:00:00
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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 800 CE. A marvelous gilded copper (10% gold, 80% copper, and 10% silver alloy) bell pendant in the shape of an owl head - with elegant features delineated on both sides - attached to a gold bale (52% gold or equivalent to 12K+) . Such a magnificent piece would have been worn by an elite ruler or shaman. Who, hoo, hoo would not absolutely adore this piece of wearable art? Weight: 56 grams Size: 2" L x 2.125" W (5.1 cm x 5.4 cm); 2.625" L (6.7 cm) including bale; strung on 19" L (48.3 cm) modern cord
The owl was widely symbolic in the Pre-Columbian world. Considered Shamanic, owls were believed to guide humans on their journeys to other worlds, the divine, and death. They were described by the Maya in the Popol Vuh as messengers of Xibalba, the sinister underworld. In some cultures an anthropomorphic owl represented a warrior or war god. Also common were naturalistic depictions of barn owls.
Provenance: ex-HD Enterprise, Hank Johnson, Denver, Colorado, USA
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#144492Normal surface wear commensurate with age. Stable crack to right of one eye. Nice remains of gilt as well as beautiful passages of green copper patina. The owl head amulet is ancient. The gold bale and black cord are modern and were added to make wearable.Condition
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