Ji Mary Seo, Lifchez-Stronach Curatorial Intern, Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, writes about body ornaments from the ancient Americas.

Curatorial intern Ji Mary Seo explores the ways in which ancient Americans were required to pay tribute to governing authorities, much as we pay taxes to our governments today.

Curatorial Intern Ji Mary Seo takes readers behind the scenes of Golden Kingdoms: Luxury and Legacy in the Ancient Americas as teams from across the Museum prepare for the exhibition's opening.