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| Type of Object: | Personal Ornament |
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| Material: | Gold |
| Measurements: | The largest measure up to 15 cm. height; typical diameter : 5 -14 cm. |
| Date or Period: | Pre-Columbian |
| Maker: | Pre-Columbian |
| Designated List Category: | IIQ Metal Ear Spools |
| Date of Import Restriction: | 06/11/1997 |
| Photograph: | National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru |
| Copyright : | National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru |
| Description of Designated List Category Subject to Import Restrictions: | |
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| Ear spools are generally made of large cylinder which fits through the earlobe and an even larger disk or decorative sheet on one side. The disk may be decorated with repousse, stamped, or engraved designs, or may have inset stone or shell. May be made of gold, silver, copper, or made of two metals. Ear spools are found in all cultures. | |
| Keywords: | |
| ear spool, engraved, gold, jewelry, metal, Pre-Columbian Metals, |
