Deceased wealthy individuals were buried with jewelry and textiles with gold appliques. Their faces were fitted with a full-face mask, or cut-out covers for the eyes, nose, and mouth, which were made onsite by goldsmiths or panday-ginto. This funerary diadem adorned the forehead.

The gold accessories affirmed the status of the deceased during their lifetime and ensured a safe journey and cordial welcome to the afterlife.