A Pre-Columbian anthropomorphic bell
Colombia, Tairona Culture, AD 1000 – 1500; alt. cm 7; Anthropomorphic figure made in tumbaga (gold and copper alloy) with spherical body and inner bell. With arms resting on the hips, wears pectoral, bracelets and eagle-shaped headgear with elaborate decoration like spirals and bends in relief on wings.
Probably used during magic rituals.

PROVENANCE:
English private collection; until 1985 in the Principality of Monaco; formerly in the collection of Gaspard Mollien (French diplomat, 1796-1872).

Estimate: GBP: 1.500-2.000