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Medallion, beads, and spindle whorls
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This medallion and dozens of smaller beads and spindle whorls arrived at the museum strung on modern cord. Pierced with a hole at the top, it could have been suspended from a necklace or attached to a backing, such as a textile. It comes from Peru’s north coast and was made in the late pre-Hispanic period; the dates of the smaller beads are less clear.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Chimú (medallion) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1000–1532 (medallion) |
| Culture / Origin | Central Andes, North Coast, Chimú (medallion) |
| Medium | bronze, copper, silver |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 6.4 x 0.8 cm (2 1/2 x 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Jewelry |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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