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Peruvian Moche Copper Nose Ornaments

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Description

Ancient Pre-Columbian Copper Nose Ornaments, from northern Peru, Moche culture, ca. 200 - 500 A.D. Matching pair, each showing a pair of birds in flight, wings outstretched behind, beaks acting as attachment point for inside nostrils. One measures 3-3/8"W x 1-3/4"H, the other 3"W x 1-3/4"H; with custom stand 5"L x 2-1/2"W 5-1/8"H.

PROVENANCE: Ex-private NM Collection.

Condition

Intact/generally excellent condition.

Estimate $1,400 - $1,800
Starting Bid $700
Us Auction
Feb 13, 2010
Ended
Auctioneer
Antiquities-Saleroom

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Boulder County, CO
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