Lot 241

Inca Gold Standing Male Coca Chewer

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Inca Gold Standing Male Coca Chewer

Estimate: $11,000 - $16,500

Starting Bid: $5,500

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

Inca Empire, ca. 1200 - 1425 CE. Fine and large heavy sheet gold standing coca chewer figure, constructed in the round, holding both hands to his chest, wearing a tall slightly tapered round hat with a flat disc top, decorated with four bands, large loop ear ornaments. Depicted with genitalia. Coca cud in his left check. A bend in the rear top cap rim, and a few minor, as expected dents. A large and impressive example. XRF analysis: Gold: 17.2 K. Gold: 71.71 % Silver: 24.44 % Copper: 2.04% Iron: 1.82%. Size: 4.125”H x 1.5”W (10.5 x 3.8cm), 38.4 gr, 17.2K.

Provenance: Private A.R. collection, Mystic, CT., acquired in 2006 from a Canadian collector. XRF tested with copy of report available.

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Item # 71805

  • Condition: Some scattered red-brown surface deposits. Otherwise overall excellent condition.

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