A Sinu Gold Nose ring on Beaded Necklace, ca. 800 - 1500 CE Medium - Copper acquired from the London trade

acquired from the London trade in 1999

accession number: 74

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A Sinu Gold Nose ring on Beaded Necklace, ca. 800 - 1500 CE Medium - Copper acquired from the London tradeThis crescent shaped Sin nasal ornament is formed from a single thin sheet of hammered gold and features a raised central ridge and a repouss beaded border following the outer curve. This elegant lunate form, worn originally through the septum, represents a classic ornament type from the Sin region of northern Colombia. Such pieces were emblems of status and ritual identity, crafted from fine gold alloy and designed to catch the light during