Culture/People:

probably Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Object Name:

Nose ornament/Nose ring

Media/Materials:

Gold

Techniques:

Hammered, cut

Dimensions:

5.5 x 2.5 x 0.5 cm

Object Type:

Adornment/Jewelry

Place:

North Coast; Peru

Date created:

AD 100–700 (Early Intermediate Period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from an unknown source circa 1926.

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Catalog Number:

15/888

Barcode:

150888.000

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Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture)

Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c589d8c0-7ce4-480e-a3df-81ae55cfe561

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_162146