probably Nasca (Nazca) (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
José A. Gayoso (José Galloso), Non-Indian, 1898-1970 Search this
Seller:
José A. Gayoso (José Galloso), Non-Indian, 1898-1970 Search this
Object Name:
Nose ornament/Nose ring
Media/Materials:
Gold
Techniques:
Hammered, repoussé
Dimensions:
22 x 19 x 2 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Nasca (Nazca) region; Peru
Date created:
AD 100–600 (Early Intermediate Period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of José A. Gayoso (1898-1970, a landowner in Chongoyape, Peru, who sidelined in excavating and selling antiquities); purchased by MAI from José Gayoso in 1930.
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