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Pair of earplugs


Aztec artist, Pair of earplugs, ca. 1100/1400 CE, obsidian and gold, Museum Purchase: Funds provided by the Native American Art Council, public domain, 2010.3.3a,b

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Title

Pair of earplugs

Artist

Aztec artist (Aztec)

Date

ca. 1100/1400 CE

Medium

obsidian and gold

Dimensions (H x W x D)

A: 1/5 in x 1 5/16 in diam.; B: 1/5 in x 1 5/16 in diam.

Collection Area

Pre-Columbian Art

Category

South America

Personal Accessories

Object Type

earplugs

Culture

Aztec

Credit Line

Museum Purchase: Funds provided by the Native American Art Council

Accession Number

2010.3.3a,b

Copyright

public domain

Terms

Aztec

ear ornaments

gold

obsidian

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