Gold, 27 grams
L. 17 cm
Peru, Chavin Culture, 1200-400 BC. J.-C.
The base is decorated with intertwined rhombs obtained by repoussé. It adapts to the thumb, but the priests of the time used to extend all their nails in this way.
Origin
Collection of Monsieur D., inherited from his father-in-law (1930-1960)
A Chavin gold false nail, 1200-400 BC
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