Peruvian Antiquities at Risk

Metals
Ornaments, vessels and figurines made of gold, silver and copper. They may have inlaid semi-precious stones.

	Masks
	Stylized face of sheet metal. Typically they have almond-shaped eyes and attached or hanging elements. They may retain traces of red pigment.

	Ear and nose ornaments
	Ear : Ornaments designed to be worn through the ear lobes. Nose : Objects with two hooks to hold them between the nostrils.

	Headdress elements
	Gold or silver circular or semicircular decorated objects, worn on the head.
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