Painting after Chimu Pre-Colombian civilization gold ear ornament with warrior figure holding victim's head by Orange County California artist Juan Coronado

This oil painting by California artist, Juan Coronado, is painted after a Chimu gold ear ornament. The ornament featured semi-precious stones and depicts a Chimu warrior with tongue extended and the trophy head of a recent victim. The Chimu empire existed from 1000 - 1470 A.D. until they were conquered by the Incas. The Chimu culture was sophisticated, with many highly-accomplished architectural works, and artifacts, including Pre-Colombian gold artifacts such as the earrings this painting was inspired by.

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