Lot 186

Tairona Gold Crouching Frog Pendant

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Tairona Gold Crouching Frog Pendant

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Starting Bid: $4,000

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

Description:

Santa Marta, Colombia, ca. 1000 - 1500 CE. Fine cast gold crouching frog pendant, depicting a frog with large beady eyes hunched on its hind legs. A delicate faux braided ribbon slopes down its back and borders its legs. Frogs are symbols of fertility and announce the rains. An integral barrel type suspension loop through his front feet, with two modern gold suspension loops. A large and beautifully detailed example. XRF analysis: Gold: 13 K. Gold: 54.55% Silver: 8.22% Copper: 36.50% Iron: 0.26%. Size: 1.88”L x 1.63”W (4.8 x 4.1cm), 21.2 gr.

Provenance: Ex. Jan Mitchell collection by descent to his son Oliver, collected prior to 1970’s. XRF tested with a copy of report available.

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Item # 71648

  • Condition: Intact, with normal light surface wear from use.

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