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Beyond El Dorado

- Power and Gold in Ancient Colombia

About Beyond El Dorado

In ancient Colombia, people did not use gold as currency or desire it for its economic value. Gold was revered instead for its symbolic association and transformative properties. This book features over 100 masterpieces fashioned exquisitely in gold and its alloy tumbaga, including small votive figures, decorative nose rings and earrings.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780714125411
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 192
  • Published:
  • October 20, 2013
  • Dimensions:
  • 247x241x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 926 g.
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Expected delivery: November 8, 2024

Description of Beyond El Dorado

In ancient Colombia, people did not use gold as currency or desire it for its economic value. Gold was revered instead for its symbolic association and transformative properties. This book features over 100 masterpieces fashioned exquisitely in gold and its alloy tumbaga, including small votive figures, decorative nose rings and earrings.

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