The Ornate Wilderness of Life

Pre-Columbian gold on Flickr.

love this abstracted human form. It looks almost modern, though the symbolism would be vastly different between the time periods.

Pre-Columbian gold on Flickr.

This inspires me.

ancientart:

Embossed Ancient Pre-columbian Gold Plaque, currently located at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, USA.

Embossed plaques like this one were attached to the garments of high-ranking members of the ancient society and often served as breastplates during battle.

neutralnotes:

(via Saatchi Online Artist: Melinda Hannigan; “Echo #11”)

(via luthienthye)

14k birdcage charm (by knitsteel)

Lace on Wings! another good gift idea for all ages (via Superhero Shoes Gold Wings by smallfly on Etsy)

I’m pretty sure my mother would like these.

puresentiment:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82121377/bronzo-earrings

pure sentiment | bronzo

bronze czech glass beads
14kt gold plated hoop component and fishhooks

length . 4.25 inches approximately