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Chimú Gold Frontal and Earrings
This Chimú gold set (1300–1532 AD) includes a frontal piece with lateral elements resembling plumes or bird wings. The central design features a feline face with a bird beak, while serpents hang from the earrings. This ensemble represents the sacred trilogy of the ancient Peruvian world: feline, bird, and serpent, symbolizing the supreme power of past rulers.
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