Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas - 22nd February 2023

Lot 77

A Chiriqui pendant

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £4200

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Description

A Chiriqui pendant

Costa Rica, circa 1000 - 1500 AD

gold alloy, of a standing male figure with an eagle mask, and with an attachment loop to the back,

8.5cm high, 67.9g.

Provenance

Bonhams, London, 24th May 2016, lot 28.

Family collection in UK since circa 1920 at least.

Romy Rey Collection, London.