Authentic Pre Columbian large Sinu "GOLD "nose ornament Start Price USD 695.00 Current Price USD 695.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location Sarasota, FL See more about 'Authentic Pre Columbian large Sinu "GOLD "nose ornament' Description Large, authentic, Pre-Columbian Gold nose ornament from the Gulf of Uruba area in Columbia the Sinu culture. Circa 400-1600AD, made of 18k - 24k hammered gold weighing 14 grams, the gold wieght alone is over $400.00 not including the antiquity value, and it measures 5 1/2" in width. A crescent shape, would have been worn in the nose probably by a powerful elite and buried with them at death. Has excellent patina and remaining red cinnabar, comes with a custom made stand. Pre-columbine gold is very rare to find due to the conquistadors invading the americas and confiscating all thier gold, including pillaging graves! "Quest for Artifacts" guarantees all pieces to be genuine and authentic for life and comes with a certificate of authentic and provenance record! Place a Bid!