Lot 180

Costa Rican Gold Chimera Deity Pendant | Functioning Bell

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Costa Rican Gold Chimera Deity Pendant | Functioning Bell

Estimate: $44,000 - $66,000

Starting Bid: $22,000

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June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Costa Rica, period IV-V, 400 - 1200 CE. Lost wax cast gold zoomorphic deity resembles a turtle with the head of a jaguar, having three smaller attendant jaguar kittens surrounding him. The deity’s rounded belly also serves as a functional bell with beads inside, making a ringing sound. Integral suspension loop on back. A large and impressive example. XRF analysis: Gold: 21.6K. Gold: 90% Silver: 6% Germanium: .5% Iron: .25%. Size: 139 gr, 20K, 3.88”H x 3”W (9.9 x 7.6cm).

Provenance: New York collection. Acquired in 2021 from a New Jersey collector and before from Lawrence Witten, CT., prior to the 1980’s. XRF tested with copy of report available.

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Item # 71646

  • Condition: Intact, excellent condition.

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