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Hairpin
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsArt of the Americas

Hairpin

Place CreatedColombia, South America
MediumGold-copper alloy
Credit LineAnonymous gift in honor of William C. and Carol W. Thibadeau
Dimensions2 3/8 x 1/4 in. (6 x 0.6 cm)
Object number1996.003.009
Exhibition HistoryTears of the Moon: Ancient American Precious Metals from the Permanent Collection, Michael C. Carlos Museum, October 19, 1996 - October 31, 1998
MCCM Permanent Collection Galleries, November 1, 1998 - Spring 2001
ProvenanceEx coll. Laurence (1926-1995) and Cora (1931-2023) Witten, United States.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Art of the Americas
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Nose Ring
ca. 500-1000 CE
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Nose Ring
1000-1550 CE
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Earring or Nose Ring
800-1550 CE
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Labret
1000-1500 CE
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Earrings
400-1000 CE
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Fish Hooks
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Nose Ring
500-1500 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Nose Ring
500-1000 CE
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Nose Ornament with Textile Imprints
500-1000 CE
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Nose Ring
1000-1550 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University. Photo by Michael McKelvey.
Labret (Lip Plug)
1000-1550 CE
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Fish Hook
1-1550 CE