April 16, 2024
Moche Gold Nose Ornament tumbaga (mix of gold and copper),Precolumbian,Mochica
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The Moche, one of the great ancient civilizations of the world, occupiedthe north coast of Peru from approximately 100 AD to 800 ADMoche Gold Nose Ornament, central warrior and two snakes in the endsGolden nose ornament from the Moche culture. These type were worn by dignitary, during ceremonies.Nose gilded ornament Culture: Moche (Loma Negra) Silvered copper, gilded copper tumbaga (mix of gold and copper)tumbaga (mixture of gold and copper) Mochica gilded with copper alloy with gold as seen in the photo and then with a thin layer of golden tumbaga. rolled tumbaga gold.Tumbaga: it is the name that the Spanish gave to an alloy of gold and copper that the indigenous goldsmiths of America made.dimensions : please look at the photosThanks for your visit
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