Definition: The Sinú culture of South America is another of several gold-working communities located on the Colombian coastline between about AD 300-1550. Each of these cultures (the others include Muisca and Quimbaya) used the lost wax method to create artifacts; the Sinu were good at filigree.
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This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Alternate Spellings: Zenú
