TAIRONA OR SINU, 5TH-10TH CENTURY, AND PROBABLY AZTEC
Details
A Colombian gold nose ring and a Mexican obsidian head
Tairona or Sinu, 5th-10th century, and probably Aztec
The first of sinuous triangular form with flared knop finials, the small obsidian face of triangular form pierced through the forehead and mounted as a button
1½in. (3.5cm.) wide and ½in. (1.5cm.) high (2)
Tairona or Sinu, 5th-10th century, and probably Aztec
The first of sinuous triangular form with flared knop finials, the small obsidian face of triangular form pierced through the forehead and mounted as a button
1½in. (3.5cm.) wide and ½in. (1.5cm.) high (2)
Further details
See illustration on page 47