Pair of Earflares, Winged Messengers, 400–700, Peru, Moche, Gold, turquoise, sodalite, shell, Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8 cm

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Pair of Earflares, Winged Messengers, 400–700, Peru, Moche, Gold, turquoise, sodalite, shell, Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8 cm), Metal-Ornaments, This pair of ear ornaments depicts a winged runner clutching a small cloth bag. Although it has been suggested that this figure may represent a human in a bird costume, it is more likely to portray an anthropomorphized bird, perhaps an owl

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Size: 5200px × 3858px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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