Peru, Lima, "Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera".
Grave goods, crowns and headdress Vicús
North coast of Peru Formative period
From the earliest times, the religious and political rulers of pre-Columbian societies began to decorate their bodies. In this way, they demonstrated their status, their privileged position and their sacred origin. But
These adornments did not serve as a "disguise", but allowed the person who wore them to take on a different body and personality. These elements transformed the dignitaries spiritually and physically.
Peru, Lima, "Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera".
Grave goods, crowns and headdress Vicús
North coast of Peru Formative period
From the earliest times, the religious and political rulers of pre-Columbian societies began to decorate their bodies. In this way, they demonstrated their status, their privileged position and their sacred origin. But
These adornments did not serve as a "disguise", but allowed the person who wore them to take on a different body and personality. These elements transformed the dignitaries spiritually and physically.