Name: Pair of Ear Flare Frontals, Chimú style (900-1470). Peru, North Coast, Paramonga(), Chimú style (900-1470). Hammered gold alloy; diameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); overall: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.). These gold discs, each with the image of a richly dressed Chimú lord, originally were attached to the fronts of ear ornaments equipped with long, thick shafts that passed through the ear lobes. Such ornaments were important markers of wealth and elite status. - SuperStock
Brand: PL Photography Limited
SKU: 6145-29068627
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Pair of Ear Flare Frontals, Chimú style (900-1470). Peru, North Coast, Paramonga(), Chimú style (900-1470). Hammered gold alloy; diameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); overall: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.). These gold discs, each with the image of a richly dressed Chimú lord, originally were attached to the fronts of ear ornaments equipped with long, thick shafts that passed through the ear lobes. Such ornaments were important markers of wealth and elite status.

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