Lot 191

Tairona Gold Nose Ornament | Stylized Butterfly Wing Form

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Tairona Gold Nose Ornament | Stylized Butterfly Wing Form

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

Starting Bid: $1,500

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

Description:

Tairona, Colombia, ca. 800 - 1425 CE. Large hammered gold nose ornament, of a stylized “butterfly” wing form, having a raised inner border opening to an angular openwork element, and terminating with an angular attachment hook, an openwork separation between the bottom of the two wings. A very tiny edge ping, only mentioned for accuracy. XRF analysis: Gold 15.9 K. Gold: 66.65% Silver: 11.24% Copper: 21.95% Iron: 0.16%. Size: 2.75”W x 2”H (7 x 5.1cm), 8.8 gr 15.9K.

Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired 1997. XRF tested with copy of report available.

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Item # 71807

  • Condition: Otherwise intact. Excellent condition.

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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
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