Six Large Chimu Gilt Copper Discs, Regalia Ornaments

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 800 to 1450 CE. A set of six large, hammered copper-alloy discs, each formed from thin sheet metal and originally polished to a bright, reflective surface, then gilded to enhance their luminosity. Every disc is pierced three times along the perimeter, allowing them to be sewn onto, textiles, garments, or integrated into elaborate jewelry - catching and amplifying light during ritual movement. Such ornaments conveyed status and affiliation, serving as powerful visual markers of wealth and social identity. Size: 3.25" Diameter (8.3 cm); gold quality: 1% to 6%; silver quality: 1% Item # 197162

Estimate:$200

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