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Damien Hirst’s diamond encrusted Skull & Jeweled Skulls in Archaeology » Mayan Jeweled Teeth

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Mayan Jeweled Teeth

The teeth of this Mayan skull of the ninth century A.D. have numerous inlays of jade and turquoise. Also note how the upper front teeth have been filed, particularly the decorative front two teeth.

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