Nose Ornament, 13th–16th century, Colombia, Sonso, Gold, H. 3 7/8 x W. 10 in. (9.8 x 25.4 cm), Metal-Ornaments, Although some are of artful or inorganic design, ancient American nose ornaments often bear a strong resemblance to natural forms. Here, the long projections bristle and balance sedately outward, bringing to mind an exaggerated mustache or whiskers
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Nose Ornament, 13th–16th century, Colombia, Sonso, Gold, H, 3 7/8 x W, 10, 9.8 25.4 cm, Metal-Ornaments, artful, inorganic design, ancient American nose, ornaments, bear, strong resemblance, natural forms, long projections, bristle, balance sedately, outward, bringing, mind, exaggerated mustache, whiskers
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