EditorialPectoral, 13th?16th century, Colombia, Sonso, Gold, H. 14 3/8 x W. 10 1/4 in. (36.5 x 26 cm), Metal-Ornaments, For several centuries large chest-sized pectorals of gold were made in ancient Colombia in different styles. Many were plain--virtually witho...
EditorialOwl Finial, 5th?10th century, Colombia, Zenu or Sinu, Gold, H. 4 3/4 x W. 2 5/8 x D. 1 3/4 in. (12.1 x 6.7 x 4.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments, Gold objects from Precolumbian America are homogeneous in form?most are wearable ornaments, such as headdresses, pect...