Moche Gilded Copper Alloy Disc Ornament ritualobjects This lukwakongo mask stands as

This lukwakongo mask stands as a testament to the Lega people's artistic skill

This offering plate

spheric form

probably jasper

thereby relieving their suffering

Moche Gilded Copper Alloy Disc Ornament ritualobjects This lukwakongo mask stands asPre Columbian Era, Moche Culture, Moche Phase IIIV, c. 200600 AD, Northern Peru A remarkable and exquisitely crafted gilded copper disc applique, likely symbolizing the Sun, a revered celestial force in Moche religious beliefs. The disc features a small suspension hole, indicating it was originally affixed to a ceremonial object, textile, or weapon. The exact function of such ornaments remains uncertain, though scholars suggest they may have been used