Nose ornament/Nose ring

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Date created: AD 100–700

Culture/People: probably Tolima (archaeological culture) (attributed)

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by George Heye from an unknown source circa 1908.
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Place: Río Cauca valley; Colombia

See related items: Tolima (archaeological culture); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 1/8519
Barcode: 018519.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Nose ornament/Nose ring
Media/Materials: Gold
Techniques: Hammered

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6729f44dd-32b7-48b6-ac94-3564176debbb

Record ID: NMAI_19773