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Scepter head in the shape of a corn cob ML100798

Moche style1 AD - 800 AD

Museo Larco

Museo Larco
Lima, Peru

These are scepter heads shaped as corn cobs. Corn is one of the most important crops of the central Andean area, as it is the basis for the preparation of the chicha, the ceremonial drink. Corn is a staple linked with the sun. (UH)

Estas son cabezas de cetro en forma de mazorcas de maíz. El maíz es uno de los cultivos más importantes del área central andina, ya que es la base para la preparación de la chicha, bebida ceremonial. El maíz es un cultivo asociado al sol. (UH)

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  • Title: Scepter head in the shape of a corn cob ML100798
  • Creator: Moche style
  • Date Created: 1 AD - 800 AD
  • Location Created: Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru, Peru
  • Título de la obra en español: Cabeza de cetro en forma de mazorca de maíz ML100798
  • Style: Mochica
  • Place Part Of: Peru
  • Physical Dimensions: w41 x h126 x d38 mm (Complete object)
  • More Info: Collection Database Entry - Museo Larco - Museo Larco
  • Type: Scepter
  • Rights: Museo Larco, Museo Larco
  • External Link: Museo Larco
  • Medium: Oro
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