Fine Moche Copper Tumi

**First Time At Auction**

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 500 to 800 CE. A fine example of a cast-copper tumi, a type of ceremonial knife. The ritual tool has a trapezoidal handle with pointed corners as well as a semicircular blade head with a sharpened edge. Ample textured patterns across both sides suggest that this tool was placed atop a textile fabric as a funerary offering, and green patina has formed around the individual dimples. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 4.6" W x 7.9" H (11.7 cm x 20.1 cm)

Provenance: private Lyons, Colorado, USA collection acquired prior to 1970

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Condition Report: Minor chips to patina on blade head and handle, with very slight bending to overall form of handle points, and light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Nice earthen deposits and great patina throughout.