A Tairona Carnelian Gusanos Pendant, Northern Colombia, ca. 800 - 1500 CE Sculpture - Wood Standing with arms crossed over

Standing with arms crossed over his chest

2009 New Works

These rare dark-blue faience gaming pieces are immediately identifiable as from the later part of Egypt's 18th Dynasty

Dimensions: Height: 3/4 inch (1

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A Tairona Carnelian Gusanos Pendant, Northern Colombia, ca. 800 - 1500 CE Sculpture - Wood Standing with arms crossed overA finely carved carnelian pendant representing a stylized grub worm (gusano), a form distinctive to the Tairona culture of northern Colombia. The figure features incised facial details and rounded eyes, rendered with soft modeling and rhythmic segmentation along the body. Drilled longitudinally for suspension, this example displays beautifully banded orange and cream hues that catch the light with warmth and translucency. Such pendants were symbols of