Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum
Gold treasures from Mochica Culture ancient Peru
Mythological image of feline (Height 56.5 cm.) |
Impressive pectoral, of copper, golden copper and silver, forming octopus tentacles |
Rattle of gold, represents to the deity Aia Paec |
Image of deity man-crab in golden copper |
Coxal protector - Gold |
Bicephalous deity representation in gold |
Nose decoration, beautiful jewel of gold in miniature Masterpiece of goldwork |
Coxal protector - Silver |
Representation of the Lord of Sipan |
Earring of Lord of Sipán Gold, turquoise and wood |
Earring of gold with mosaic of turquoise |
Earring of Lord of Sipán Gold, turquoise and wood |
Representation of the Old-Lord of Sipan |
Pectoral radiant |
Beautiful pectoral made with spondyllus shell |
Extraordinary collar, represented by 10 peanut fruits in gold and 10 in silver |
Wonderful collar, representing 10 spiders in goldt |
Collar with 10 heads of felines in gold and shell teeth |
Photos © Museo Tumbas Reales
Our gratitude to Mr. Luis Chero Zurita of The Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum and
Hotel Costa del Sol Ramada Chiclayo that allowed us to obtain these photos.