Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mixtec culture, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A collection of 53 copper ornaments, made from a hammered sheet, cut into a rectangle then pinched or molded inward to form convex shapes. Through the center of each is a piercing for suspension. All have developed a green patina and mineral deposits over the ages. Average size: 1.5" L x 2" W (3.8 cm x 5.1 cm); smallest piece: 0.6" L x 0.75" W (1.5 cm x 1.9 cm)

The Mixtec artisans were masters of metallurgy, surpassing other Mesoamerican cultures in craftsmanship. Metallurgy was introduced into the region around 900 CE. Mesoamericans used metals for ornamentation, though their tools and weaponry remained Neolithic. Many experts agree that Mixtec metal wares set the standard for Mesoamerican cultures.

Provenance: ex-Drimmer collection, Florida, USA, before 1965

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Indentations and bending of forms. Tearing and perforations to several. Losses to peripheries and chips. Earthen encrustations and mineral deposits. Earthen areas are actively flaking.