Gold earrings and nose ornament with little turquoise plates. Peru, Moche civilization, 1-600 AD [1588×1588]

[Museum 1](https://search.mas.be/Details/collect/320887), [Museum 2](https://search.mas.be/Details/collect/322605), [Museum 3](https://search.mas.be/Details/collect/320888). The set consists of a large nose ring and two earrings. All feature turquoise as a colorful decorative element. On the nose ring, they are attached as round plates along the edge, glued to the gold. The crescent-shaped piece is decorated with numerous small gold plates that dangle freely from small gold hooks. Some are missing.

Wearing that on your nose would be so heavy!!