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Seated in the centre of this circular filigree earring is a human figure, possibly a shaman, accompanied by two jaguars.

 
 
   
 
Earring
Tumbaga
A.D. 900 – A.D. 1600
Colosó, Sucre
5.2 x 5.5 cm
   
 
    
   

 

 
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