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Tairona Gold Pendant of a Chief-Priest
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Tairona Gold Pendant of a Chief-Priest

This elaborate gold pendant (900–1600) represents a chief-priest in transformation, adorned with ornate headdresses and animal traits. Used in mass rituals, such pendants expressed sacred authority and the wearer’s ability to embody mythical beings. Its intricate spirals and stylized forms reflect the Tairona’s mastery of symbolism and metallurgy.
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