An octopus headdress belongs to an impressive Moche metalworking tradition. Moche Octopus Headdress by Dr. Mary Brown
The discovery of this Moche woman's luxurious tomb made scholars question the Moche culture's relationship between gender and power Funerary bundle of the Señora de Cao by Dr. Sarahh Scher and Dr. Steven Zucker
Get to know the richest burial site in the Western hemisphere. The Moche Royal Tombs of Sipán by Dr. Ananda Cohen-Aponte
Not one unified political entity, the Moche were independent groups who shared common ideas—and artistic forms. Moche culture, an introduction by Dr. Sarahh Scher
Thousands of ceramic bottles were produced by Moche ceramicists, and many multiples were made using molds. Moche Portrait Head Bottle by Steven Zucker and Dr. Sarahh Scher
Made of gold and inlaid stone, these earflares were probably worn for ceremonies rather than daily. Pair of Earflares, Winged Messengers by Dr. Sarahh Scher and Steven Zucker