Lot 184

Sinu Gold Staff Finial | Jaguar Biting Cayman

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Sinu Gold Staff Finial | Jaguar Biting Cayman

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

Starting Bid: $5,000

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

Description:

Sinu zone, Musco del Oro, Bogota, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1450 CE. Heavy weight cast gold finial depicting a jaguar biting the snout of a cayman, having a long toothy openwork snout and front legs head to each side of his head. Rear rectangular insertion socket has a faux braided border. Jaguar with a faux braid in the center of his head extending to his curled tail. A beautiful example. XRF analysis: 1st results: Gold: 16.4 K. Gold 68.4% Silver 22% Copper 9.3% Iron: 0.30% 2nd analysis: Gold: 17.53K Gold: 73.02% Silver: 17.49% Copper: 9.24% Iron:0.24%. Size: 3.125”L x 1.88”H (7.9 x 4.8cm) , 48.8 gr, 16.4K.

Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired 1990’s in NYC.. cf. The Art of PreColumbian Gold, the Jan Mitchell collection, 1985, page 55, figure 18. XRF tested with copy of report available.

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Item # 71809

  • Condition: A few casting holes along the jaguars back, otherwise intact.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
$15,000 + $1,000