A Narino Hammered Gold Pectoral, ca. 500 - 1000 CE Funerary & Religious Equipment Egyptians used kohl extensively

Egyptians used kohl extensively

Condition: Rejoined but complete in very good condition overall

adding character without detracting from its appeal

Darwin2003 The Colours of Mina Mina

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A Narino Hammered Gold Pectoral, ca. 500 - 1000 CE Funerary & Religious Equipment Egyptians used kohl extensivelyFor several centuries large chest sized pectorals of gold were made in ancient Colombia in different styles. Many were plain virtually without decoration of any sort relying completely on shape and surface for presence and character. This circular pectoral, of heavy sheet gold, displays a simple design of six relief geometric elements and an inner and outer border of raised dots, thus providing a visually successful complement to the overall elegant