Ornament

About this object

History of use

Similar cones were found at a contemporaneous site (Loma Negra) in the Vicus area. Schaffer suggests the Loma Negra cones may have been attached to the ends of sashes and headbands. The remnants of staples on this cone suggests it was attached or suspended from something metal.

Narrative

Possibly Vicus Style, Early Intermediate Period; 300 B.C.E.-200 C.E.

Physical description

A sheet metal cone with an unlapped seam and two holes set opposite each other, 4 cm from the lower edge. A remnant of a metal strap remains in one hole. A third hole, near the apex of the cone also has the remnant of a metal strap in it.