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Tolima Jaguar-Man Hook Earrings
These distinctive earrings reproduce one of the most remarkable figures of ancient Colombian goldwork: the Tolima jaguar-man, an anthropozoomorphic figure combining human and feline features.
With its outstretched limbs, geometric symmetry and stylised details, the miniature figure retains the striking graphic character of its ancient model while becoming a playful and highly distinctive contemporary jewel.
Made in Colombia, these earrings feature a warm satin matte gold finish that highlights the geometric details of this remarkable ancestral design.
Part of the Galeria Eldorado collection.
These distinctive earrings reproduce one of the most remarkable figures of ancient Colombian goldwork: the Tolima jaguar-man, an anthropozoomorphic figure combining human and feline features.
With its outstretched limbs, geometric symmetry and stylised details, the miniature figure retains the striking graphic character of its ancient model while becoming a playful and highly distinctive contemporary jewel.
Made in Colombia, these earrings feature a warm satin matte gold finish that highlights the geometric details of this remarkable ancestral design.
Part of the Galeria Eldorado collection.
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Material
– Cast in Colombia using reusable moulds based on original pre-Columbian ornaments
– Silver underlayer and 24k gold plating, with a soft satin matte finishSize & Fit
– Total length: 3.8 cm
– Half-moon motif width: 1.7 cm
– Lightweight and comfortable to wear -
The jewellery of Galeria Eldorado preserves the forms and intricate details of ancient Colombian goldwork through a contemporary reproduction process.
Each design originates from an impression taken from an original pre-Columbian ornament. These historical forms are reproduced in Bogotá using reusable moulds, allowing their distinctive shapes and decorative details to be faithfully preserved.
Once cast, the metal components receive a silver underlayer followed by 24k gold plating. A final satin matte finish gives each piece its characteristic warm, softly diffused glow, reminiscent of ancient gold ornaments.
While the original artefacts were often created using sophisticated techniques such as lost-wax casting, today's reproductions are made using contemporary moulding and metal-finishing processes.
Through this approach, Galeria Eldorado brings the remarkable artistry of ancient Colombian goldsmiths into contemporary jewellery.
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These earrings reproduce an anthropozoomorphic jaguar-man figure from the ancient Tolima goldworking tradition of Colombia’s Middle Magdalena region, dating from approximately 100–700 CE. Human and feline characteristics merge within a highly stylised, symmetrical body — an extraordinary expression of the relationship between people and the animal world in pre-Columbian thought.
The jaguar held profound significance in ancient Colombia. Its strength, speed and ability to move through the forest, climb trees and swim made it an exceptional creature, capable of inhabiting different realms. Its golden coat was associated with the sun, while its powerful presence inspired both fear and respect.
This ability to move between different environments also gave the jaguar particular significance for spiritual specialists or shamans. By identifying with the animal and incorporating its qualities, a human could symbolically acquire its authority, knowledge and ability to move between worlds.
In the Tolima jaguar-man, these boundaries appear to dissolve: the predominantly human figure assumes feline characteristics, creating a being that belongs fully to neither realm. Its openwork body may evoke the jaguar’s spotted coat, while its rigid symmetry and outstretched limbs give the composition its remarkably powerful silhouette.
Reinterpreted here on a delicate scale, this emblematic figure becomes a contemporary jewel while preserving the striking geometry of ancient Tolima goldwork. Each piece is made in Colombia using the lost-wax casting technique and finished with 24k gold plating.
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Galeria Eldorado features jewellery inspired by the goldwork of ancient Colombian civilizations such as the Muisca, Quimbaya, Tairona, Zenú, Calima and Tolima.
These cultures flourished across present-day Colombia from around 1500 BCE until the early 16th century, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of ornaments in tumbaga — an alloy of gold, copper, and sometimes silver.
Today, these artefacts are preserved in major museums, including the Museo del Oro (Bogotá), the Museum of Ethnology (Berlin), the Museo de las Américas (Madrid), the MET (New York), the British Museum (London) and the Musée du Quai Branly (Paris).
Galeria Eldorado revives these ancestral forms through contemporary craftsmanship.
Each piece is handcrafted in small series, using traditional techniques and natural materials. The golden elements are cast and finished in Bogotá, continuing the lineage of Colombia’s ancestral goldsmithing heritage.
Bracelets, earrings, and necklaces featuring natural stones are often one-of-a-kind, selected and assembled individually to ensure the uniqueness of each piece.
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To preserve the distinctive satin matte finish of the gold-plated components, avoid prolonged contact with water, perspiration, perfumes, creams and other cosmetics.
We recommend removing your jewellery before showering, swimming or sleeping, and avoiding rubbing or polishing the gold-plated surface.
When not worn, store your piece separately from other jewellery, in a dry place, to protect it from friction, scratches and humidity.
Proper care will help preserve its warm golden appearance and matte finish over time.
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If you have any special requests or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us via WhatsApp at (+34) 664 424 384 or by email at boutique@ambart-palma.com.
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