Disk 6th-7th century Moche (Loma Negra) The imagery of this disk depicts a Moche warrior sacrificed by two condors. Both condors” are shown in profile; the one on the left raises the victim’s left arm while the on the right wields a crescent knife, known as a tumi. Composed of hammered sheet metal, portions of the background were cut away to create the scene, encircled within a border. Originally, this work was silver in color. Expertly crafted thin layers of silver were added to the surface of the copper sheet substrate. The green color visible today is a result of corrosion and the copper metal’s exposure to the elements over time. Small holes on the perimeter suggest that this disk may have been attached to a ceremonial shield or a ceremonial banner, paraded and displayed in religious rituals. The Moche flourished between A.D. 200 and A.D. 850 on Peru’s north coast, and are well-known for their accomplishments in the visual arts, particularly vividly painted murals and reliefs on m