Chimú Gold Funerary Attire

This Chimú gold funerary attire (300–1532 AD) showcases the skill of ancient Peruvian goldsmiths. Likely originating from Chan Chan, the Chimú capital, it symbolizes a ruler’s power and solar connection. The attire includes a crown and pectoral adorned with feathers, representing birds’ closeness to the sun. Ear ornaments depict a Chimú lord’s face, while shoulder pieces show him holding decapitated heads. Feathered figures with crescent headdresses embellish the crown and pectoral.