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Sinú Tumbaga Ear Ornament
Sinú Tumbaga Ear Ornament
Object number2018.44

Sinú Tumbaga Ear Ornament

Date500-1000
Artist (Pre-columbian, NA)
CultureMesoamerican
MediumGold alloy with copper and silver, lost wax casting
Credit LineGift of Marie Jana Kallab Whitaker, class of 1968
On View
Not on view
Period1st c - 2nd c
Classification(s)
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