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Tumaco-Tolita gold figurine: A 2,000-year-old statue with a 'fancy nose ornament' from a vanished South American cultureThe Tumaco-Tolita people, who lived in an area rich in natural gold, crafted intricate and delicate metal objects until the group disappeared 1,500 years ago.
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Mechanical Dog: A 'good boy' from ancient Egypt that has a red tongue and 'barks'This small, carved dog epitomizes ancient Egyptians' love of pets.
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Onfim's doodle: A 13th-century kid's self-portrait on horseback, slaying an enemyMore than 800 years ago, a Russian boy named Onfim sketched himself on his schoolwork.
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Yup'ik masks: Carvings depicting distorted spirits' faces dreamed up by shamans in AlaskaThese masks, known for their distortion and asymmetry, are one of the oldest kinds of art in southwest Alaska.
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Croesus stater: The 2,500-year-old coin that introduced the gold standardThese 2,500-year-old coins are the origin of our monetary system.
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Ancient Egyptian 'granary with scribes' diorama: A miniature workplace found buried in a tomb from the Middle KingdomA small, wooden diorama found in an ancient Egyptian tomb reflects the importance of grain in an agricultural society.
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Thule snow goggles: 1,000-year-old Arctic eyewear carved from walrus tusksThese carved snow goggles were a necessary accessory for Arctic existence centuries ago.
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Dolní Věstonice Portrait Head: The oldest known human portrait in the worldA tiny head carved from mammoth ivory looks back at us from the Stone Age.
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Bayeux Tapestry: A 1,000-year-old embroidery depicting William the Conqueror's victory and King Harold's grisly deathA long roll of cloth embroidered with key scenes from British history is a unique medieval chronicle.
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