LARGE PRE-COLUMBIAN ENGRAVED COPPER TUMI, OR MAYBE A MIRROR, NICE ELABORATE ENGRAVINGS ON THE SKINNY

LARGE PRE-COLUMBIAN ENGRAVED COPPER TUMI, OR MAYBE A MIRROR, NICE ELABORATE ENGRAVINGS ON THE SKINNY END

A large Pre-Columbian ceremonial blade, ca. 1100 – 1450 AD. This nice copper tumi is 10-3/4 in long and is covered with textile remnants absorbed into the oxidized surface. Ex Gallatin estate.

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

**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

**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, 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

A Chimu/Inca hair implement. 5-1/4" H Provenance: Ex private collection, NYC

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

**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

Pre-Columbian Peruvian Chimu Copper Tumi Assortment (4) items including a hollow handled example; together with a hand adze having a stitched rawhide handle cover Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yor

**Originally Listed At $500** Pre-Columbian, Northern Coast of Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1470 AD; Inca Empire, Post-Conquest period, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A lovely pair of tumis: 1 Chimu

PAIR RARE PRE-COLUMBIAN POTTERY FIGURESPair of unusually large, rare and elaborate Pre-Columbian pottery figures: male holding scepter and bowl, resting hands on lifted legs; the female holding a chil

Large Pre-Columbian Mayan jade plaque of a seated lord with an elaborate headdress from Guatemala. Circa 600-900 AD. 5 1/4” Ex. Barney G. Malone collection, TX. 1966-1970.

Large Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan Green stone figure, Classic period, circa CE 450 - 650. This tall, slender figure embodies typical Teotihuacan characteristics, some of which mirror the early Guerrero

A group of 2 copper Tumi and 15 objects, Peru, Chimu. ++ A Copper Tumi. ++ A Copper Tumi. ++ A group of 15 Pre-Columbian style objects. Largest: 12 1/8"h x 16 1/9"w x 7/8"d (w/box). Smallest: 8 5/8"h

DESCRIPTION: Large Pre-Columbian Inca Incise Pot in light brown color with engraving incised geometric patterns designs.ORIGIN: PeruDIMENSIONS: H: 8 1/2" W:9 " CONDITION: Broken pieces restoration mar

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

**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

Pre-Columbian, Ulua Valley, Honduras, Classic Mayan, ca. 550 to 850 CE. A large and impressive Mayan polychrome cylinder supported by three slab feet and highly adorned with elaborate hand painted dec

Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, Honduras, Ulua Valley, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A large and impressive Mayan polychrome cylinder on three slab feet, highly adorned with an elaborate hand-painted iconograp

Pre-Columbian Aztec Chicomecoatl Figure from Mexico, ca. 1500 CE. Large stone goddess of corn depicted in a standing position with elaborate headdress and holding corn. Quite large at 22″ in hei

Important Pre-Columbian Mayan jade plaque from Guatemala/Mexico, Maya Highlands, ca. 600-900 CE. A seated lord on his throne with elaborate headdress, wearing a necklace with large pendant, greeting a

Pre-columbian Mixtec Shell Bracelet from Mexico, ca. 800-1200 A.D. A large carved shell example of spiral form, having an overall exterior incised geometric decoration contained in two bands. Nice ove