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Muisca gold pendant. The tunjo of a warrior with tapering legs, reed-like, bent arms, one hand clasping an axe, solely adorned with a headdress and jewelry. 1300-1500. Chibcha art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA. CUNDINAMARCA. Bogotᮠ Gold Museum
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1300 1500 Adorned Andean Arts Bent Bogot Clasping Colombia Columbian Cundinamarca Headdress Hispanic Insides Jewel Jewelry Jewels Legs Pendant Precolumbian Prehispanic Prespanish Reed Tapering Upright Warrior Chibcha Muisca Persons Solely
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1. Title: "The Regal Warrior: A Muisca Gold Pendant from the Land of the Chibchas" 2.. This Muisca gold pendant, dating from approximately 1300 to 1500 AD, showcases the rich artistic heritage of the Chibcha people, native to the Cundinamarca region of Colombia. The intricately crafted piece depicts a warrior in an upright, vertical position, with tapering legs that resemble reeds and bent arms, one hand grasping an axe. The figure is solely adorned with a headdress and jewelry, highlighting the importance of gold in Muisca culture. The Chibchas, also known as the Muisca or Muisca-Chibchas, were a pre-Columbian civilization that thrived in the Andean highlands of present-day Colombia. Their art, characterized by its intricate goldsmithing, is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and symbolic significance. This pendant, a testament to their advanced metalworking skills, is a vertical composition that emphasizes the power and regality of the depicted warrior. The gold, with its rich, vibrant color, adds to the overall allure and mystique of the piece. The interior of the Bogotá Gold Museum houses numerous such treasures, offering valuable insights into the lives and artistic traditions of the Chibchas and other pre-Hispanic cultures of the region. The Muisca gold pendant is a significant reminder of the rich cultural heritage that once flourished in Colombia, and serves as a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the Chibcha people. This vertical composition, with its intricate details and symbolic significance, continues to captivate and inspire viewers, offering a glimpse into the pre-Columbian world of the Andean region.
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