Description
(Gold / Copper Alloy)
700 – 900 AD – Sinu Culture
Found in Northern Columbia
Size is about 3inches long and 1.5 inches tall and weighs about 26 grams.
The Jaguar Effigy, dating from 700 to 900 AD, is a remarkable artifact from the Sinu culture of northern Colombia. Crafted from a gold and copper alloy, the effigy takes the form of a jaguar, an animal of significant cultural and symbolic importance to the Sinu people. The piece showcases the exceptional metallurgical skills of the Sinu artisans, who expertly combined gold and copper to create a striking representation of the jaguar’s strength and mystique. This effigy is believed to have had ceremonial or ritualistic significance, likely used in the context of religious practices, where the jaguar symbolized power, authority, and the connection to the spiritual world.
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