Silver and gold earflares from the Chimú culture,14th-15th century, Peru. In ancient Per
Silver and gold earflares from the Chimú culture,14th-15th century, Peru. In ancient Peruvian cultures, precious metals had a special status. As materials, silver and gold were symbols of power and prestige and also held symbolic and religious significance. Objects of silver and gold — such as nose and ear ornaments — were worn exclusively by the elite, and expressed social status and political authority in life and in death when they were placed as offerings in tombs with the deceased. - metmuseum.org (text and photo). -> I would totally kill for a pair of these :) -- source link
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