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The technique of enameling and gilding—introduced in the 12th century—reached its zenith during the 13th century under Mamluk rule
Dimensions: Height: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)
Pearl shells
Said to be from an Old Belgium collection
A carved leg like this example may have served as a model for a larger sculpture or to teach apprentice sculptors how to replicate a master style
A fine Sinú Gold Bird Pendant, ca. 500 - 1000 CE Gods & Goddesses The technique of enameling andPerhaps more than any other Sin works of art, this charming figurative pendant offers a tantalizing glimpse into Sin cosmology and mythology as well as of their appreciation for the natural environment. With its outstretched wings, curved beak, and trapezoidal body, it displays a perfection and abstract purity of form. This archaic motif is based upon the powerful birds of prey (eagles, vultures, hawks, etc.) that signify shamanic power and supreme
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