Chimú Silver Alloy Cloak Pin africanarcheology They were activated through complex

They were activated through complex rituals conducted by initiated members of the Ngil or Ngi society—secret associations tasked with upholding moral order and punishing malevolent forces within the community

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and other classic types

a painted coiffure

and exceptionally thin walls—hallmarks of the region’s sophisticated ceramic traditions

Chimú Silver Alloy Cloak Pin africanarcheology They were activated through complexPre Columbian Era, Chim Culture, c. 800 1470 AD, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru An exceptional and rare hammered silver alloy cloak pin, showcasing the refined metalworking expertise of the Chim civilization. While predominantly silver, this piece contains small traces of copper, a hallmark of Chim metallurgy. Cloak pins of this type were used for securing garments or adorning hairstyles, often serving as status symbols among the elite. This artifact