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Pair of Ear Flare Frontals
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These gold discs, each with the image of a richly dressed Chimú lord, originally were attached to the fronts of ear ornaments equipped with long, thick shafts that passed through the ear lobes. Such ornaments were important markers of wealth and elite status.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Chimú style (900-1470) |
|---|---|
| Date | Chimú style (900–1470) |
| Culture / Origin | Peru, North Coast, Paramonga(?), Chimú style (900-1470) |
| Medium | hammered gold alloy |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Overall: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 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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