I show my latest findings of 2011.

[HISPAN]

I show my latest findings in South America.
Belong to the culture Huancavilca 500BC to 1500 BC.

 

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[naturegirl]

Do you know what any of metal items are? besides interesting, I mean.

 

[MinerGirl]

Hi Hispan,

Those look like parts to an old Fan...Sure is neat that you found so many in one place. Do you know what they are yet? Curious..

Wait, the year 500 BC?...That would be a Really Old Fan!...

MinerGirl

 

[Tnmountains]

Hispan
Are they copper? I have seen similar breast ornaments from American Indians.. What are they Looks like you had a fun trip where you able to get them home??

 

[HISPAN]

I am sorry to answer so late ...
The articles are ax-shaped coins were buried at funerals ... all items are Manteño culture / Guancavilca .. Ecuador .. 12th ... 15th century ... and copper are ... these coins shaped axes were also used by the Aztecs in Mexico.
http://www.moneta-coins.com/photopost/data/604/Ecuador-Hoe.jpg

 

[Aleisters]

Amazing artifacts!

 

[pickaway]

Nice finds...