Lot 240

Ica Gold Kero | Relief Decoration - Shaman Dignitaries, Monkeys

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Ica Gold Kero | Relief Decoration - Shaman Dignitaries, Monkeys

Estimate: $15,000 - $22,500

Starting Bid: $7,500

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

Ica, ca. 750 - 1000 CE. Beautifully decorated gold kero, having a relief decoration depicting two opposing standing shamanic dignitaries, holding a monkey in both raised hands. Wearing a crown with long danglers, v-neck tunic with a dangler between his legs, stepped necklace and geometric elements extending from their feet. Both figures are flanked with two standing mythological male figures with open beak type mouths, wearing fancy crowns, holding a tall septer with a finial. Flat flared rim decorated with an incised crosshatched decoration. A rare and beautiful example. XRF analysis: Gold: 14.5 K. Gold: 60% Silver: 38% Copper: 1.5% Iron: less than.05%. Size: 3.5”H x 3.5”W (8.9 x 8.9cm), 70 gr, 14.5K.

Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT. , acquired 1970’s, from an old German collection, 1960’s. cf. See The Gold of Ancient America, 1969 p. 40-41. With two old photos of the kero accompany this lot. XRF tested with copy of report available.

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  • Condition: Intact, overall excellent condition.

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