Finial of a Staff

Chimú style (900–1470)
Overall: 11.8 x 6.8 cm (4 5/8 x 2 11/16 in.)
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Location: 232 Andean

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

Finial of a Staff

Chimú style (900–1470)

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

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