Pre-Columbian gold diadem and pectoral

Two Pre-Columbian gold items, a diadem (top) and a pectoral (below). The diadem is in cut and embossed sheet gold, and contains two human faces. Gold was an important element in ancient religious rituals, representing the emperor, the sun, and power. Pectorals were worn suspended from the neck to cover the chest. The gold was hammered to reflect the light of the sun and create a dazzling impression

Benton Breastplate Colombia Colombian Columbian Dazzle Dazzling Diadem Embossed Hammered Inca Incan Incas Item Pectoral Pectorals Precolombian Precolumbian Reflect Rituals Suspended

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