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Ornament with Figure
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Affixed to a section of white shell is the image of a Wari dignitary, assembled of carefully carved mosaic elements. The purple and pink shapes are made of shell, while the green is serpentine. The spots on the figure's tunic are probably pyrite, which was originally smooth and reflective.
| Artist / Maker | Central Andes, Wari style |
|---|---|
| Date | 600–1000 |
| Culture / Origin | Central Andes, Wari style |
| Medium | shell, stone, and metal (silver?) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 6.6 x 3.6 cm (2 5/8 x 1 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Jewelry |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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