“It’s a form of mask, a form of changed personality.”
Salinar (?) culture, Nose Ornament with Spiders, 1st century B.C.E.–2nd century C.E., gold, Peru, North Coast, 5.1 x 11.1 x 0.3 cm (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) A video from The Met
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Nose ornament with spiders
| Title | Nose Ornament with Spiders |
| Artist(s) | Unrecorded artist |
| Dates | 1st century B.C.E.–2nd century C.E. |
| Places | South America / Peru |
| Period, Culture, Style | Salinar |
| Artwork Type | Jewelry / Metalwork |
| Material | Gold |
| Technique | Repoussé and chasing |
Cite this page as: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Nose ornament with spiders," in Smarthistory, March 8, 2021, accessed December 17, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/salinar-nose-ornament-spiders/.
