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Moche Copper Tumi w/ Figure - Warrior or Ruler?

Item Details

Description

Pre-Columbian, North Coast of Peru, Moche, ca. 200 to 800 CE. A fine copper ceremonial tumi knife with a broad blade head on one end and a prominent figure - perhaps a warrior or a ruler - standing on the pommel end while wearing an enormous crown and brandishing 4 knob-headed maces. Size: 0.9" L x 1.4" W x 6.4" H (2.3 cm x 3.6 cm x 16.3 cm)

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired May 2004; ex-Arte Xibalba, Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, USA

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Condition

Minor nicks and abrasions, with remains of original burial linens mostly across blade, thick earthen deposits, and softening to some finer details, otherwise in great condition. Nice presentation and patina accumulation.