Golden Fox Head

unknown1st century - 3rd century

Linden-Museum Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany

This fox head made of gilded copper comes from one of the most important sacred sites of the Moche civilization, the Huaca de la Luna on the North coast of Peru. It was probably attached to a fur and worn as headgear.

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Title: Golden Fox Head
Creator: unknown
Date: 1st century - 3rd century
Physical Dimensions: w15.5 x d16 cm
From the early stages of the Moche civilization.: Peru
Provenance: Linden-Museum
Type: Mask or Headdress Attachment
Rights: Linden-Museum, Foto: Anatol Dreyer

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