A Pre-Columbian owl figure
Colombia, Tairona Culture, AD 1000 – 1500; alt. cm 4; Owl figure made in tumbaga (gold and copper alloy) characterized by 180 degrees rotating head; with pointed ears, flattened beak and prominent eyes framed with interweaving lines in relief; body shows folded wings and tail with slight engraved lines.
Probably a lucky charm pendant.

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

Estimate: GBP: 3.000-4.000