Gold stick handle with figure of a bird. Majagual

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Gold stick handle with figure of a bird. Majagual

Gold stick handle with figure of a bird. Majagual (Sucre). Made by lost-wax casting process. Sinu art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA. CUNDINAMARCA. Bogotᮠ Gold Museum

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Arts Bogot Casting Colombia Columbian Cundinamarca Eumetazoa Fauna Handle Hispanic Indians Indies Indigenism Indigenist Indigenists Insides Jewel Jewelry Jewels Lost Metazoa Natives Precolumbian Prehispanic Prespanish Process Stick Sucre Upright Made

EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Majagual: A Golden Avian Treasure from the Sinu Culture of Colombia" This photograph showcases a magnificent piece of pre-Columbian art, a gold stick handle intricately adorned with the figure of a bird, known as Majagual. Hailing from the Sinu culture of Colombia, this masterpiece was meticulously crafted using the lost-wax casting process. The Majagual artifact, originating from the Sucre region in Cundinamarca, Bogotá, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of the Sinu people. The gold handle, with its vertical, upright design, is adorned with vibrant colors, adding to its allure and intrigue. The interior of the handle reveals the intricate details of the figure of the bird, which is believed to represent a quetzal or a macaw. The Sinu people, known for their deep connection with nature, often incorporated animal motifs, particularly birds, into their art and jewelry. This golden treasure, with its pre-Hispanic origins, showcases the Eumetazoa and Metazoa characteristics of the Sinues' decorative arts. The Majagual handle, with its golden sheen and avian figure, is a stunning example of the Sinu people's indigenous artistry and their deep appreciation for the natural world. The Majagual artifact is a significant addition to the collections of the Bogotá Gold Museum, which houses an extensive range of pre-Columbian art and artifacts. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural history of Colombia and the Sinu people, showcasing their artistic achievements and their deep connection to their ancestral traditions.

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