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Mummy adorned with bone jewellery, c. 200 BC (photo)
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Mummy adorned with bone jewellery, c. 200 BC (photo)
XIR173122 Mummy adorned with bone jewellery, c.200 BC (photo) by Paracas Culture; Museo del Oro, Lima, Peru; (add.info.: Mummy with bone jewelry; )
Media ID 25457716
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Corpse Dead Body Funerary Mummification Mummified Peruvian Pre Columbian Remains
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This print showcases a mummy adorned with bone jewellery, dating back to around 200 BC. The image captures the essence of the Paracas Culture and their intricate burial practices. Preserved in time, this ancient Peruvian corpse is a testament to the artistry and reverence for the deceased. The mummy's body is meticulously wrapped in cloth, revealing only glimpses of its skeletal form. However, what truly catches the eye are the delicate bone ornaments adorning its remains. These intricately crafted pieces of jewellery speak volumes about the culture's beliefs surrounding death and afterlife. The choice of bones as adornments adds an eerie yet fascinating element to this photograph. It highlights how even in death, beauty was sought after by these pre-Columbian people. Each piece seems carefully placed on different parts of the body - perhaps symbolizing specific meanings or rituals associated with them. Displayed at Museo del Oro in Lima, Peru, this hauntingly beautiful image offers us a glimpse into a civilization long gone but not forgotten. It serves as a reminder that our ancestors had their own unique ways of honoring their dead and preserving their memory. Through this photograph from Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine Art Finder, we can appreciate both the artistic skill involved in creating such intricate bone jewellery and gain insight into ancient Peruvian funeral customs.
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