Naipes (axe moneys): a pre-Hispanic currency in Peru
Between AD 900 and 1100 in northern Peru, high-status members of the Middle Siccin culture were buried in large tombs accompanied by elaborate grave goods that included gold, silver and copper objects, and also pieces of sheet metal known as naipes. Metallurgical study of naipes at the Institute sup...
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UCL Press
1998-11-01
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| Series: | Archaeology International |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ai-journal.com/articles/204 |