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These beautiful ear ornaments were once painted and probably formed the central portion of a larger ornament, perhaps also made of shell or fashioned from another material.
Domed star ear ornaments Maya Classic period (300-900 A.D.) Jaina island, State of Campeche Shell 2.5 cm. National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico. Photo © Jorge Pérez de Lara |
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