Lot 243

Chimu Decorated Silver Ear Plugs | Birds, Monkeys, ex-Komor

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Chimu Decorated Silver Ear Plugs | Birds, Monkeys, ex-Komor

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500

Starting Bid: $2,500

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Chimu, ca. 1000 - 1250 CE CE. Matching pair of large silver ear plugs, each having a relief moon like center surrounded by sea birds and zoomorphs, probably monkeys in relief. Wide outer border rim. Individual custom metal bases. A rare and beautiful quality example. XRF analysis: Silver: 830 fine Silver: 85.91% Copper: 12.71%. Size: 2”D x 2”L (5.1 x 5.1cm), 830 pure silver.

Provenance: Private American collection. Mattias Komor Gallery, NYC., 1960’s. XRF tested with report available.

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Item # 71750

  • Condition: Overall scattered areas of black surface patina. Intact, excellent condition.

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