Lot 236

Huari Royal Gold Plume | Semi-Abstract Zoomorphs or Birds

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Huari Royal Gold Plume | Semi-Abstract Zoomorphs or Birds

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

Starting Bid: $3,000

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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

Huari, ca. 700 - 1000 CE. Royal sheet gold plume decorated with a relief and openwork decoration, depicting two semiabstract mythological zoomorphs or birds, each having a triple ball raised head crest, large round eye and hook beak, squared body with rows of relief circular elements, each within a tall arch with a center sun disc. Upper arched row of relief circular elements below a serrated border, all surmounted with a tall plume. Two silver tumi form danglers suspended from the lower corners, long flat integral gold pin from the lower center. A beautiful example. Custom black lucite display base. XRF analysis: Gold:16K. Gold: 66.68% Silver: 29.11% Copper: 3.41% W: 0.79%. Size: 7.5”H x 3”W (19.1 x 7.6cm), 16K.

Provenance: Private American collection. Ex. Tom Richard Cavanaugh, Professor of Art, Boothbay Harbor, ME., 1970-1990. XRF tested with copy of report available.

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Item # 71767

  • Condition: Intact, overall excellent condition.

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