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Ornaments of a Calima Cacique
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Ornaments of a Calima Cacique

This set of gold ornaments, including a breastplate, earrings, and an imposing nose ring, belonged to a Calima cacique (200 BC–600 AD). The spotted nose ring evokes a jaguar, symbolizing strength and transformation. Worn during ceremonies, the ensemble concealed the face and signaled the chief’s spiritual authority and connection to shamanic power.
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