Diquís Warrior
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Diquís Warrior

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This life-sized model represents a 16th c. Diquís warrior adorned with gold jewelry, including a large pectoral, nose and ear ornaments, and cuffs. Gold was not currency but a sacred metal, signifying status and spiritual power. Such warriors symbolized strength, leadership, and divine connection in Costa Rican chiefdoms.