Ear Ornaments in the Pre-Columbian Americas

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Oct 8

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Speaker: Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank

Ear ornaments in the Ancient Andes and Mesoamerica

Ear ornaments are anything worn on the ear. They are found worldwide, made from various materials, and come in different forms. Among the many cultures of the ancient Americas, ear ornaments took many forms, including earspools, ear plugs, ear plaques, and ear flares. This video examines ear ornaments from cultures such as the Chimú, Inka (Inca), Moche, Maya, and Aztec (Mexica).

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Ear Ornaments in the Pre-Columbian Americas

Ear ornaments in the Ancient Andes and Mesoamerica

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