Repoussé Plaque of a Dignitary (Ai-Apec) Holding a Trophy Head and Ceremonial Knife
unknown (Mochica)
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Date
-300-300Description
Caption: Repoussé plaque, dignitary (Ai-Apec) holding a trophy head and a ceremonial knife. Loma Negra, Vicus. Early to Middle Mochica, 300 B.C.-A.D. 300. Silvered copper. Height 9 1/2" (24.1 cm); width 11 1/4" (28.5 cm). Private collection full view
Type of Work
Metalwork; Plaque (Flat object)Subject
Silver, Plaques (flat objects), Mochica Indians, Pre-Columbian, Indians of South America -- Peru -- Antiquities
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Item is Part of
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