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Pre-Hispanic groin-covers usually consist of gastropod shells. In this case, however, the goldsmith chose a conical shape adorned with rattles, and a bird on the tip holding a round dangling object in its beak.  
 
   
 
Groin-cover
Gold
150 b.C. - A.D. 1600
Planeta Rica, Córdoba
6,7 x 11,9 cm
   
 
    
   

 

 
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