historical-nonfiction: Turquoise and precious stones were organized in the mosaic you see, mounted o
historical-nonfiction:Turquoise and precious stones were organized in the mosaic you see, mounted on hammered sheets of gold rolled into shafts. The earflares were the personal ornaments of a member of the Moche elite, created between 400 and 600 CE. They feature a striding warrior with his club weapon thrust forward at the ready. A round shield typical of Moche combatants protects his midsection from the blows of an opponent. His conical helmet-hat is that of a high-ranking person -- source link
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