Diquís Gold Pectorals and Rods

Diquís Gold Pectorals and Rods

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These hammered gold pectorals and slender rods (700–1500) reflect the Diquís culture’s use of gold as a symbol of sacred and political power. Worn on the chest, the disks projected status through sheer brilliance. The rods, likely ear or nose ornaments, completed elite ceremonial dress with minimalist elegance.