A Moche-Chimu Silver Sheet Bird Pendant
ca. 750 - 1000 CE Jewelry - Varia Catalogue of Terracottas in the

Catalogue of Terracottas in the British Museum

In this example

A large round double-sided silver pendant made with a wide collet frame with ornamental bands to the edges

acquired from Jerusalem gallery in 1975

Each head feather is carefully rendered individually

A Moche-Chimu Silver Sheet Bird Pendant<br><em>ca. 750 - 1000 CE</em> Jewelry - Varia Catalogue of Terracottas in theMasterfully crafted from sheet silver, the small bird pendant features a head with a triangular beak and pronounced eyes, wings tucked and extending behind the body, outstretched feet with talons, and wedge shaped tail, a small suspension loop with remnants of ancient cord between the wings. The body of the bird is formed from two separate sheets soldered together that open at the tail, cleverly forming a small pair of tweezers. In ancient Peru,