Who created "Nose ornament with spiders"?

Nose ornament with spiders was created by Moche artist(s) in 200–900 CE.

When was "Nose ornament with spiders" created?

This artwork was created 200–900 CE.

What medium is "Nose ornament with spiders"?

Nose ornament with spiders is Gold, silver, shell.

Is "Nose ornament with spiders" in the public domain?

Yes, Nose ornament with spiders is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Nose ornament with spiders

Moche artist(s)

200–900 CE

Medium

Gold, silver, shell

Dimensions

H. 2 5/8 x W. 3 3/8 x D. 1/4 in. (6.7 x 8.6 x 0.6 cm)

Classification

Metal-Ornaments|Shell-Ornaments

Culture

Moche

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979

Accession Number

1979.206.1230

Tags

Spiders

Art Historical Context

This exquisite nose ornament, crafted by Moche artists between 200–900 CE, hails from the ancient Moche culture of Peru's northern coast. The Moche, a pre-Inca civilization renowned for their masterful metalworking and vivid depictions of mythology and nature, created such jewelry for elite individuals. Worn through a pierced septum, this small yet striking piece (just 2⅝ x 3⅜ inches) served as a visible symbol of status and power, adorning the faces of priests, warriors, or rulers during rituals or ceremonies. Fashioned from hammered sheets of gold and silver with delicate shell inlays, the ...

Nose ornament with spiders

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