April 16, 2024
Nose Ring in Moche TUMBAGA ALLOYS (MIX OF GOLD AND COPPER),PRECOLUMBIAN,CHIMU
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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 Ornamenttumbaga (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.considered a marker of high status, perhaps even divine, by the Moche people of the North Coast of Peru.dimensions : please look at the photosGuaranteed authenticityThanks for your visit
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