Lot 0173C

Moche Copper Tumi / Rattle, ex-Butterfield's

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Moche Copper Tumi / Rattle, ex-Butterfield's

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Description

Mochica, North Coast Peru , 0-300 CE. Important Tumi / Rattle with sacrificial scene depicting a sitting priest / Lord with inlaid shell eyes and tumi head ornament; he holds a basket with sitting bird on inside cutting the heart out of a prostrated Sacrificial Victim. Very rare depiction! Tumi itself measures 7"L. Custom museum-quality stand.

Provenance: Ex-private Los Angeles, CA collection, ex-Butterfields, San Francisco, CA.

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Condition

Deep patina, intact and excellent

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Moche Copper Tumi / Rattle, ex-Butterfield's

Name: Moche Copper Tumi / Rattle, ex-Butterfield's
SKU: 32204924
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $4,000

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Starting Price $1,800

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