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Pre-Columbian gold sequin
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Round very thin discs with stamped ornament in cross shape, probably used to decorate a mummy bundle or cloak (Steward, 1946:96, Pl 19; Carrion Cachot, 1949:35). Cold-hammered.Lothrop (1957) shows a number of identical pailets originating from Huarmey on the Central Coast and belonging to the Chimu culture (c. 1300 - 1450 AD).Lothrop (1957) also shows a number of identical pailets from the Chimu culture (c. 1300 - 1450 AD). The entire series was collected by Dr. Hans Feriz; most of it he excavated himself during several trips. The majority are from graves. In America there was a widespread belief in the afterlife. The dead were given gifts, often utensils such as earthenware pots or weapons, etc., as well as food (corn, peanuts, beans, etc.). Gifts were given to the dead, often utensils such as earthenware pots, weapons, and food (corn, peanuts, beans, etc.).
National Museum of World Cultures Foundation
Title: Pre-Columbian gold sequin
Description:
Round very thin discs with stamped ornament in cross shape, probably used to decorate a mummy bundle or cloak (Steward, 1946:96, Pl 19; Carrion Cachot, 1949:35).
Cold-hammered.
Lothrop (1957) shows a number of identical pailets originating from Huarmey on the Central Coast and belonging to the Chimu culture (c.
1300 - 1450 AD).
Lothrop (1957) also shows a number of identical pailets from the Chimu culture (c.
1300 - 1450 AD).
The entire series was collected by Dr.
Hans Feriz; most of it he excavated himself during several trips.
The majority are from graves.
In America there was a widespread belief in the afterlife.
The dead were given gifts, often utensils such as earthenware pots or weapons, etc.
, as well as food (corn, peanuts, beans, etc.
).
Gifts were given to the dead, often utensils such as earthenware pots, weapons, and food (corn, peanuts, beans, etc.
).
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