Chimu ceremonial silver vessel on display at Museo Larco in Lima, Peru
Chimu ceremonial silver vessel
The silver bowl shown in the image belongs to the Chimu culture that flourished in northern Peru from 1000 CE until they were conquered by the Inca in 1470 CE.
As you can see, the silver bowl is embossed with birds (most likely pelicans) on the outer surface and likely used by the Chimu for ceremonial purposes. The Chimu were famous for their expertise in metal works, especially working with metals like gold and silver.
Unlike the Inca, the Chimu worshiped the moon and considered it more powerful than the sun, an idea they inherited from the Moche.
The silver bowl is on display at Museo Larco in Lima, Peru. Here are some of the other Chimu metal artifacts on display at Museo Larco:
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