gold pendants alligator
gold pendants alligator
Measurement Unit: Centimeters Height:7 Width:6 Depth:0.2
Inherited
Yes
Hello Nuno,
Thank you for choosing Mearto for your online appraisal.
Based on the images and information you provided, this item is:
An animal Pendant, from Pre-columbian era. Derived from an artifact within the holdings of the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library, this versatile pin doubles as a pendant. Its intricate and abstract design is inspired by a crocodile motif hailing from an archaeological site within the Intermediate Area, which closely aligns with the contemporary Panamanian province of Coclé.
The Panamanian province of Coclé, known for its rich archaeological history, has yielded a fascinating array of animal pendants, particularly those from the Pre-Columbian period. These animal pendants were crafted by indigenous cultures that inhabited the region long before the arrival of Europeans.
Besides specific animals, Coclé artisans also created abstract zoomorphic pendants that combined elements of different animals or merged human and animal features. These pieces often had symbolic meanings that are not always easy to decipher.
Good condition
Hello Nuno. Ancient archeological objects need proof of provenance in order to be sold to prove it was not looted, and without any document or further proof that is the appraisal.
Hello David!
Regarding your concerns, I can tell you what is public knowledge
I was born in 1966, my grandfather died in ~1968, (was born in 1882), these pendants already came from my grandfather's parents' side!!!!, I inherited these pendants and a stone mask, my older brother a collection of stamps and coins, and my other brother a ring. We inherited these, among many other things, farms, houses, etc.
We are a very old family descending either by the surname Figueiroa or by the surname Sarmento, Spanish and Portuguese very old families. This, I can validate, through books containing my entire genealogy, all this information we can find in any nobility book.
I honestly don't know if they were offered or bought. No one knows in the family, as far as I know this has been in the family, at least since 1900/1940???? They were certainly not looted.
I even have a diary from the Republic, (September, 1950), where we can be seen that my grandfather was part of the government at the time.
If you want, I can send it by email, unfortunately I only have these 3 pieces.
Yours sincerely,
Nuno Figueiroa
Hello David!
I Hope find you well.
I already have the - Scanning Electron Microscopy, (FEG-SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), results, if you want I share with you.
Thanks in advance,
Nuno Figueiroa
Good morning
Is your estimate of value correct?
I made yesterday, a scanning with an electron microscopy (SEM-EDX) with external particle-induced X-Ray emission, the results are Au, Ag, and Cu. I'm waiting for the final report.
Regarding measurements and weight: the alligator 36 grams, Measurement Unit: Centimeters Height:7 Width:6 Depth:0.2
I also asked David Bernstein what his opinion, he wrote: “ Both are from the border area of Panama and Costa Rica. Based on the photos I can not be certain if they are genuine for sure, My guess is that they are ancient.”