Moche Copper Alloy Bell horn Accession Number: 1978

Accession Number: 1978

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adorned both private and public buildings

The architectural form depicted likely represents the rumah poyang—ancestor houses built as memorials—characterized by pole-supported frames with towering conical roofs

The vegetal fibre string shows some fraying

Moche Copper Alloy Bell horn Accession Number: 1978Pre Columbian Era, Moche Culture, Moche Phase IIIV, c. 200600 AD, Northern Peru An exceptional and finely crafted small sized copper alloy bell, featuring a distinctive clam like shape, formed by folding a thin sheet of copper at the center. The bell still emits a lovely jingling sound, a rare and desirable feature for collectors. Retains its original string, further enhancing its authenticity and value. In Moche society, metal ornaments were status