Diquis Gold Alloy Figural Pendant

Circa 500 to 1500 AD A cast nude figure with arms held at sides and wedge shape headdress, signifying a high rank. He is further adorned with double spiral ear ornaments, fancy necklace, leg and armbands; a  loop hole for suspension behind.XRF elemental composition of 49.26% gold, 26.57% silver, 23.31% copper, and 0.81% iron perfectly aligns with known Pre-Columbian metallurgical practices. This specific mixture represents a type of tumbaga, a sophisticated alloy commonly used in Pre-Columbian America.Technically, the presence of these specific metals and the proportions fall within the expected ranges for Pre-Columbian metalwork:Gold (40-70%)Silver (10-40%)Copper (10-30%)The trace amount of iron (0.81%) is consistent with Pre-Columbian metallurgy, where iron was never smelted but occasionally appeared in small quantities as a natural contaminant.Size 6.8 cm H ; 2-5/8 inches H.; 11k tumbaga alloy; weight  20g. Provenance: From the estate of Christian Illies (1947-2014), Opelika, Alabam