{"product_id":"le-chaman-diquis-14ct-gold-replica-pendant-brooch","title":"Le Chaman Diquís","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA convertible pendant and brooch in 14ct yellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, 53mm long and 11.15g. The figure holds two pointed staffs across the body; paired spirals frame the face. A wide enhancer bail and fitted pin allow it to be worn on a necklace or a jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Diquís reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiquís names an archaeological region in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. Between about 700 and 1550 CE, goldworkers there made cast figures of animals, humans and beings shown in transformation. Museum records describe shamans or specialists wearing masks and ceremonial dress, while gold ornaments could signal social position, accompany burials or circulate in exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paired upper spirals, animal-like face and two objects held across the body place this design close to the wider family known as \u003cem\u003eDarién pendants\u003c\/em\u003e, made in regional variations from Colombia into Central America. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/312238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMet’s Diquís bird-headed pendant\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museosdelbancocentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/museo-del-oro-precolombino.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePre-Columbian Gold Museum of Costa Rica\u003c\/a\u003e provide context for these figures, their masks and ceremonial role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProbable provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts close connection to Diquís imagery points more naturally to \u003cstrong\u003eCosta Rica as the probable source\u003c\/strong\u003e of this modern jewel. No hallmark, maker’s mark or document confirms its workshop or country of manufacture. It is a \u003cstrong\u003emodern replica inspired by Diquís and Darién forms\u003c\/strong\u003e, not an archaeological artefact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGold and value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXRF testing produced a surface reading consistent with \u003cstrong\u003e14ct yellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 58.5% nominal fineness, the 11.15g gross weight gives a theoretical fine-gold equivalent of about \u003cstrong\u003e6.52g\u003c\/strong\u003e, before allowing for the pin, solder or other non-gold components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe asking price is \u003cstrong\u003eAUD 2,495\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its value includes a substantial gold weight, wearable two-function construction and distinctive form; future value is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e One piece available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProbable origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Rica; not documented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diquís and Darién goldwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow gold; XRF surface reading consistent with 14ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.15g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhancer pendant and brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned, with light surface wear visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsking price:\u003c\/strong\u003e AUD 2,495\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eChain not included.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Trésors de Victoire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52862554439992,"sku":"DIQUIS-14CT-1115G-001","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1409\/4648\/files\/le-chaman-diquis-front-v-stamp_53748b3a-7864-4d79-9d28-e8a47a380e52.png?v=1787870192","url":"https:\/\/lestresorsdevictoire.com\/products\/le-chaman-diquis-14ct-gold-replica-pendant-brooch","provider":"Les Tresors de Victoire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}