Pre-Columbian, Peru, Salinar culture, ca. 300 BCE to 200 CE. A handsome collection of 4 copper nose rings, each of crescent form with thick bodies that taper to pointed finials, as well as 1 gilt copper dangler and 1 copper ornament, each of discoid form with pierced suspension holes. The second largest nose ring displays an undulating surface while the remaining adornments are flat. Size of largest: 6.8" W x 5" H (17.3 cm x 12.7 cm)

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

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Losses to finials of largest. All have slight bending, but forms are still clear. Otherwise, 3 are intact and all are very nice with russet and green patina.