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Finial of a Staff
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Finial of a Staff

Chimú style (900–1470) · cast copper alloy

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Look carefully at this scepter top; the corrosion obscures details, but the scene is interesting.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineFinial of a Staff, Chimú style (900–1470). Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470). Cast copper alloy; overall: 11.8 x 6.8 cm (4 5/8 x 2 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Norweb Collection, 1946.229
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