Artemis Gallery
Important Tiahuanaco Royal Silver Crown + Pectorals
Product Description
Pre-Columbian, Tiahuanaco (also Tiwanaku) culture, Lake Titicaca region of Bolivia, ca. 400 to 600 CE. A large, rare, and important silver ensemble fit for a king! Heavy hammered silver sheet crafted into a crescent-shaped centerpiece with openwork "stepped pyramid" rectangular sections below supported by ten silver wires wrapped around the junction of the two sections. Crafted separately are 3 thick pectorals in abstract forms, each perforated for suspension onto a tunic or necklace.
Although art from Tiahuanaco might seem simplistic compared to the art found in Moche and Nazca cultures from about the same time period, it has a unique, highly sought after aesthetic that appeals to a large following of collectors and enthusiasts. Their silver work is typically larger and much heavier than that found in other regions of South America.
Product Details
- Measurements
12.75" W x 13" H
- OriginPeru
— Includes Custom Stand
— Size: 12.75" W X 13" H; 17" H On Included Stand
— Provenance: Private Hawaii, USA Collection Acquired From Ron Messick Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA In The 1990s
— Includes Certificate Of Authenticity
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityUnited States
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Shipping PolicyDiscounted Shipping
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Discounted Shipping$99.00 first item / $99.00 each additional
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Ship In2-3 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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