346: A PRE-COLUMBIAN CENTRAL AMERICA STYLE 14K GOLD PENDANT

The solid approximately 14 karat gold casting of an unidentified creature is set with two bails for suspension on a necklace. Tests to at least 14 karat.

Originally, the gold figurines and depictions created by the Amerindians of Central and South America served as trading objects, ornamentation and symbols of power and status. Animals were popular subjects as were mythical figures.
Measures 0.75 inches with a weight of 7.1 grams.
Very good condition.
$200 - $400