$2,000
Diquis Gold Avian Pendant, Costa Rica, c. 800-1500 AD, possibly an eagle, with projecting ears, large round eyes, and downturned openwork beak, the projecting taloned feet finely detailed, with spread wings, and large flattened bipartite tail, a suspension loop at the back, gold content 38.1 grams, at 79%, ht. 2 1/2, wd. 2 in. Provenance: Collected by George Washington Goethals (1858-1928), while working on the Panama canal; then by descent through the family. Estimate $2,500-3,500 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-12-14
