Pair of Earflare Frontals, 5th–7th century, Guatemala (?), Mesoamerica, Maya, Shell, H. 2 1/4 x W. 1 3/4 in. ( x

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Pair of Earflare Frontals, 5th–7th century, Guatemala (?), Mesoamerica, Maya, Shell, H. 2 1/4 x W. 1 3/4 in. ( x ), Shell-Ornaments, These delicately carved shell ornaments depict the severed head of the Maize God. They most likely were originally set into the front of a set of earflares (or 'earspools'). A bead assemblage, including a frontal bead and beaded counterweights, would have anchored these frontals in place

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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