Chimu-Inca Copper Ceremonial Knife Tumi w/ Llama Head

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chimu-Inca, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A copper ceremonial knife known as a tumi with the broad and ovoid blade set perpendicular to the slender handle surmounted by the head of a llama

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Inca, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A fabulous copper ceremonial blade known as a tumi, with a camelid head serving as the handle. The blade is a highly stylized implement, with a broad, o

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE; Inca Empire, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A fabulous ensemble of 6 tumis - ceremonial knives - formed from thin s

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

DESCRIPTION: A Collection of Pre-Columbian Chimu copper Tumi knife fragments. Comprises of 5 total pieces. These items have been appraised and authenticated by Carol Damian, Master of Art in Pre-Colum

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Inca, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. This is a gorgeous trio of large copper blades from ceremonial axes or knives known as tumis. Each is shaped from sheets of copper and hammered into fla

Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Inca, 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 motif of a

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. A hammered copper knife blade called a "tumi" with a flared blade edge, a narrow rectangular body, angular should

A choice Inca tumi fro northern Ecuador, ca. 1400 – 1500 AD. This fine ceremonial knife is 3-3/4” high, its heavy blade is 3-3/4” wide and the handle is topped with a nicely detailed figure that

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"

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche I or II, ca. 100 to 300 CE. An extremely rare and oh so fine ceremonial copper tumi adorned with the head of a lord or perhaps belonging to the chief Mochica dei

Lot of 3 1" Chimu/ Inca Copper Mace Head Pendants, Peru

A trio of Chimu/Inca copper mace head pendants from Peru, ca. 1300 – 1500 AD. They are 1” in diameter and are miniature examples of traditional battle maces. Good mineral deposits.

South Asia, northern India, Deccan Plateau, ca. 19th century CE. A refined, mold-made copper ceremonial mace presenting a spiraling body with a bulb-like pommel that tapers to a double-headed ram fini

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche Culture, ca. 100 BCE to 100 CE. An impressive Moche tumi, a ceremonial knife formed from high-quality copper - 99% - with a lord king warrior finial holding a ma

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

9 1/4” Long very fine Copper Inca Tumi Knife, Ex Tom Browner,

9 5/8” Long very fine Copper Inca Tumi Knife, Ex Tom Browner,

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, central Peru, Inca Empire, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A cast-copper catch finial for an atl atl depicting a disembodied llama head. The narrow camelid head presents

12” Long very fine Copper Inca Tumi Knife, Ex Tom Browner,

9 1/2” Long very fine Copper Inca Tumi Knife, Ex Tom Browner,

10 1/4” Long very fine Copper Inca Tumi Knife, Ex Tom Browner, Superior Form

5 1/8” Long very fine Copper Inca Tumi Knife

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Inca Empire, ca. 1470 to 1532 CE. An amazing example of a ceremonial tumi, a curved, crescent-shaped blade topped by a long, cylindrical handle with a finial decorative motif of a