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Ear Ornaments

A work made of shell, stone, silver, and copper.
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  • A work made of shell, stone, silver, and copper.

Date:

400–800 CE

Artist:

Tiwanaku-Wari
Coastal Peru or highland Bolivia

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 136

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Tiwanaku

Title

Ear Ornaments

Place

Peru (Object made in)

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400 CE–800 CE

Medium

Shell, stone, silver, and copper

Dimensions

Diam.: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)

Credit Line

Kate S. Buckingham Endowment

Reference Number

1955.2543a-b

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