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Finial of a Staff

Chimú style (900–1470)

Peru, North Coast, Chimú style

(900-1470)
Medium
cast copper alloy
Measurements
Overall: 11.8 x 6.8 cm (4 5/8 x 2 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1946.229
Public Domain
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Location
232 Andean
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Description

Look carefully at this scepter top; the corrosion obscures details, but the scene is interesting.

Finial of a Staff

Chimú style (900–1470)

Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)

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