Lot of 2 Pre-Columbian Copper Tumi's
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Inca and Chimu, ca 1000 to 1500 CE. Used for surgical purpose and placed into many ancient graves. First, Chimu example with rounded blade and large flat handle. Nice green and brown patina, 5-5/8" H. Along with classic Inca variety tumi - thin, heavy handle and crescent-shaped blade. This example probably saw actual usage, other probably votive in function, 6" L.
Provenance: Ex-Denver, CO collection
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#101777
Provenance: Ex-Denver, CO collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#101777
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Each generally excellent
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Lot of 2 Pre-Columbian Copper Tumi's
Estimate $300 - $500
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