The pre-Hispanic goldwork of Colombia is traditionally classified by archaeological zones, or regions, each with stylistic associations, varying in iconography and technology: Calima, Quimbaya, Tolima, and Nariño in the southwest; Zenú (Sinú) and Tairona in northwestern Colombia; and Muisca in the central highlands southeast of Bogotá. The Calima region

Among the societies of Central America, gold ornaments were important symbols of power and prestige that expressed authority and status in life and in death.

Among the societies of Central America, gold ornaments were important symbols of power and prestige that expressed authority and status in life and in death.

Among the societies of Central America, gold ornaments were important symbols of power and prestige that expressed authority and status in life and in death.

Among the societies of Central America, gold ornaments were important symbols of power and prestige that expressed authority and status in life and in death.

Among the societies of Central America, gold ornaments were important symbols of power and prestige that expressed authority and status in life and in death.

A dalmatic is a wide-sleeved robe worn over the alb and cassock by a deacon at High Mass.