Large Sicán Gold Head Beaker ca. A.D. 900-1100 formed with the classic Sicán lord’s face in repoussé, with crossed fangs, broad nose, and comma-shaped eyes, wearing a cap secured with rounded headband, the coiffure hanging in thick tapering plaits at the back and weighted by a horizontal band trimmed with small discs, secured overall at the back with a chevron band centering a large medallion. Height: 9 5/8 in (24.5 cm)
Large Sicán Gold Head Beaker ca. A.D. 900-1100 formed with the classic Sicán lord’s face in repoussé, with crossed fangs, broad nose, and comma-shaped eyes, wearing a cap secured with rounded headband, the coiffure hanging in thick tapering plaits at the back and weighted by a horizontal band trimmed with small discs, secured overall at the back with a chevron band centering a large medallion. Height: 9 5/8 in (24.5 cm)
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