A fine Sinú Gold Bird Pendant, ca. 500 - 1000 CE Gods & Goddesses The bezel is held in

The bezel is held in place by two finely detailed serpent heads

Condition: The amulet is intact and in excellent condition

The technique of enameling and gilding—introduced in the 12th century—reached its zenith during the 13th century under Mamluk rule

Dimensions: Height: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)

lot # 254 and Ex

A fine Sinú Gold Bird Pendant, ca. 500 - 1000 CE Gods & Goddesses The bezel is held inPerhaps more than any other Sin works of art, this charming figurative pendant offers a tantalizing glimpse into Sin cosmology and mythology as well as of their appreciation for the natural environment. With its outstretched wings, curved beak, and trapezoidal body, it displays a perfection and abstract purity of form. This archaic motif is based upon the powerful birds of prey (eagles, vultures, hawks, etc.) that signify shamanic power and supreme