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title: Chimu Gold Rattle
author: Daderot
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3795/chimu-gold-rattle/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Chimu Gold Rattle

_Authored by Daderot_

## Image File

[![Chimu Gold Rattle](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3795.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3795.jpg)

## Image Caption

A [Chimu](https://www.worldhistory.org/Chimu_Civilization/) [gold](https://www.worldhistory.org/gold/) rattle, 1100-1470 CE. The figure, with earspools and headdress, represents a member of the Chimu ruling class and was a common motif in Chimu art. (Art Institute of Chicago)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Daderot. (2015, April 11). Chimu Gold Rattle. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3795/chimu-gold-rattle/>
### Chicago
Daderot. "Chimu Gold Rattle." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 11, 2015. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3795/chimu-gold-rattle/>.
### MLA
Daderot. "Chimu Gold Rattle." *World History Encyclopedia*, 11 Apr 2015, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3795/chimu-gold-rattle/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rattle,_AD_1100-1470,_Chimu,_north_coast_Peru,_gold_or_gold-plated_silver_-_Art_Institute_of_Chicago_-_DSC09732.JPG) by [**Daderot**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rattle,_AD_1100-1470,_Chimu,_north_coast_Peru,_gold_or_gold-plated_silver_-_Art_Institute_of_Chicago_-_DSC09732.JPG). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 11 April 2015. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.