An octopus headdress belongs to an impressive Moche metalworking tradition.
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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
Get to know the richest burial site in the Western hemisphere.
The Moche Royal Tombs of Sipán
Not one unified political entity, the Moche were independent groups who shared common ideas—and artistic forms.
Moche culture, an introduction
Thousands of ceramic bottles were produced by Moche ceramicists, and many multiples were made using molds.
Moche Portrait Head Bottle
Made of gold and inlaid stone, these earflares were probably worn for ceremonies rather than daily.
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