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Muisca Ritual Tunjos
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Muisca Ritual Tunjos

These intricate gold tunjos (1000–1600) crafted by the Muisca depict richly adorned human figures. Likely offered to sacred lakes and shrines, they served as spiritual intercessors or deities. The elaborate headdresses and ceremonial objects illustrate the complex ritual life and the symbolic power of gold in Muisca cosmology.
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