Veraguas High Karat Gold Bird

Panama Ca. 500 to 1550 AD.    The raptorial bird cast and hammered with pointed ears, hook beak, small feet with individual talons, spiral ear ornaments and necklace.  Large wings and tail fan spread.  A loop hole for suspension behind.  Size 9.1cm H x 11.5 cm W.; 4-1/2 inches H x 3-1/2 inches W.; 22k; weight  77.3g. XRF elemental analysis report shows it is 22.0K gold with a composition of:91.76% Gold (Au)6.78% Silver (Ag)1.20% Copper (Cu)0.26% Iron (Fe)1 The composition and style are consistent with Pre-Columbian goldwork, which typically used natural gold alloys containing silver and copper from alluvial deposits. The bird-like design with spread wings is characteristic of Pre-Columbian artistic motifs, particularly those from cultures in Panama and Colombia during the period of 300-1550 AD.The object appears to have been crafted using traditional Pre-Columbian metalworking techniques, likely through lost-wax casting or sheet forming. The analysis was performed using an ElvaX spectr