Aug 17, 2010
Aug 17, 2010

Ear Flare Frontal

Ear Flare Frontal

Chimú style (900–1470)

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Hammered gold alloy

Diameter: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)

James Albert Ford Memorial Fund 1938.429.2

Location

Description

These discs originally were fastened to the fronts of ear flares like those shown nearby.

See also
Collection: 
AA - Andes
Department: 
Art of the Americas
Type of artwork: 
Jewelry

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