Pre-Columbian, North Coast of Peru, Moche, ca. 300 to 800 CE. A set of 4 copper spoons for scooping up lime powder for ingestion with other hallucinogenic substances. Atop each lime spoon is a petite figure, and those shown are 2 musicians playing an instrument, a warrior brandishing an axe, and a prone figure, perhaps a swimmer or an acrobat. Size of largest: 0.33" L x 0.57" W x 4.69" H (0.8 cm x 1.4 cm x 11.9 cm)

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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#186207

Repairs to each spoon along scoop as shown. Thick patina, with softening to some finer details, otherwise in nice condition. Great patina throughout.