Lot 248

Sican-Lambayeque Silver Votive Plaque, Repousse Marine Figures

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Sican-Lambayeque Silver Votive Plaque, Repousse Marine Figures

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

Starting Bid: $1,700

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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

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Sican-Lambayeque., ca. 800 - 1000 CE. An extremely rare votive plaque comprised of high-grade silver (96% silver) most likely used to decorate a temple - depicting lobsters, fishes, beans, fruit, and cactus leaves (for eating as well) in repousse. Note: At the time of Inca conquest Spanish soldiers encountered temple walls dedicated to the Moon Goddess that were decorated with plaques similar to this one. Size: 7" W x 8.75" H (17.8 cm x 22.2 cm); 12.25" H (31.1 cm) on included custom stand. Silver quality: 96%

Provenance: Tull collection, Fresno CA 2019; ex-Artemis Gallery; private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Gary Drimmer collection, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired 1960's

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Item # 202489

  • Condition: Normal surface wear with scuffs and indentations commensurate with age. Minute losses and tears to peripheries. Nice age patina with one green area as well. Unable to weigh since attached to museum-quality stand.

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