Lot of Three Pre-Columbian Copper Tumis - Used

**Originally Listed At $500** Pre-Columbian, Peru, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. This is a trio of large copper axe blades with flared half-circle shapes at one end; the edges are sharpened and these objects w

Inca Copper Tumis, Peru, ca. 1100 - 1400 A.D. Four solid copper tumis, three are in mushroom shape form, fourth is longest with small cutting head. All thin metal with raised ridge at sides. Nice gree

Copper ceremonial knives used to cut/carry out cranial trephinations. All have a heavy green patina to them, they measure 13.5"L or less in size, frame 19"x19"

Northern Peru, Chimu culture, ca 1000 to 1400 CE. Set of three copper utencis used to snort lime powder thus enhancing the effects of coca powder. Each with finial in the form of a bird, one with orig

Lot of Three Inca Style Copper Maceheads. Size 3 1/4 - 5 inches. Estate of David Sheridan, Branchburg, NJ., acquired 1950s to early 2000s, by descent to family.

DESCRIPTION: A collection of three large Pre-Columbian Chimu, copper Tumi ceremonial knives. Each features traditional flattened forms with domed blades along the ends. The smallest knife has a small

Inca Copper Tumis, Peru, ca. 1100 - 1400 A.D. Four solid copper tumis, three are in mushroom shape form, fourth is longest with small cutting head. All thin metal with raised ridge at sides. Nice gree

A copper Tumi with fanned finial with nine holes. Alternative theory is that this was used as a surveyors tool. 8-1/4" H

A Tumi and Pepper, copper, with patina and textiles. Chimu, Peru, 5" and 5-3/4"L. Provenance: Ex private collection, NYC NOTE: This lot has a reserve. Reserve must be met to win the lot.

**Originally Listed At $200** Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Chimu-Inca, ca. 100 to 1500 CE. Nice collection of four silver and one copper tweezer. These were used by the men (and assumptively women as

A copper Tumi with green patina and remains of textile. 9-1/4" H Provenance: Ex private collection, New York, NY NOTE: This lot has a reserve. Reserve must be met to win the lot.

**Originally Listed At $200** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 800 to 1200 CE; Chimu, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. A fine gathering of three ancient Peruvian artifacts. First is a Chimu tupu pin,

Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, Aztec, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. Three obsidian cores from which dozens of micro-blades would have been knapped. Micro blades were used by the ancient Meso-Americans for surg

Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, Aztec, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. Three obsidian cores from which dozens of micro-blades would have been knapped. Micro blades were used by the ancient Meso-Americans for surg

Pre-Columbian, north coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 BCE to 400 CE. An opulent set of three jewelry pieces worn by elite and wealthy members of Moche society. First are a pair of labret plugs exhibiting cy

**Originally Listed At $600** Pre-Columbian, Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 500 CE. A fabulous ensemble of three bronze spoons (also called lime spoons), used to prepare lime powder in order to enhance the h

Carved stone Mayan face brooch pin, eight  jade colored stone silver bracelet, three sets of earrings and a brooch pendant. Good used condition as shown, see photos

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Inca Empire, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A lovely selection of 3 hand-forged copper adze heads of varying sizes, each with a lengthy body, a stocky tang, and a crescent-shaped blade with

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Northern Coast of Peru, Moche culture, ca. 100 to 700 CE; Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1470 AD. A fine ensemble of 3 copper tumis, each presenting flattened form

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Peru, Inca, ca. early 15th to early 16th century CE. A nice ensemble of sheet copper tumis and tweezers from the ancient Inca. First are two minimalist tumis:

**Originally Listed At $300** Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE; Valley of Mexico, Mixtec people, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A nice gathering of four

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Mexico City region, Aztec, ca. 1500 CE. A flat, flared "hoe" shaped piece of copper currency from the Aztec Empire. A lengthy handle extends

**Originally Listed At $300** Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE; Valley of Mexico, Mixtec people, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A nice gathering of four

Pre-Columbian, south coast Peru, Incan Empire, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A wonderful cast-copper ceremonial tumi, a curved, crescent-shaped blade topped by a long tubular handle with a finial decorative mo