Figure Pendant, 10th–16th century, Colombia, Tairona, Gold, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Metal-Ornaments, Works in gold made by the Tairona people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in north Colombia emphasize volume and three-dimensional form. The figure shown here is part of a small group called caciques ('chieftains') because of their flamboyant, awe-inspiring appearance
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Figure Pendant, 10th–16th century, Colombia, Tairona, Gold, H, 5 1/2, 14 cm, Metal-Ornaments, Works, gold, Tairona people, Sierra Nevada de, Santa, Marta, north Colombia, emphasize, volume, three-dimensional form, figure shown, part, small group, caciques, chieftains, flamboyant, awe-inspiring appearance
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