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Hache tumiimu, Pérou, 1200-1400 AP. J.-C. — Chimu Copper tumi knife cast with three monkies in a ritual scene on top ofthe finial, Peru, AD 1200-1400
Hache tumiimu, Pérou, 1200-1400 AP. J.-C.

Chimu Copper tumi knife cast with three monkies in a ritual scene on top ofthe finial, Peru, AD 1200-1400

A copper ceremonial knife (tumi) from the Chimu culture featuring three monkeys depicted in a ritual scene on the finial. This object represents the sophisticated metallurgy and religious practices of late pre-Columbian Peru.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Extra! Objets rares et singuliers extra-européens

June 28, 2021

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 41

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Hache tumiimu, Pérou, 1200-1400 AP. J.-C., Chimu Copper tumi knife cast with three monkies in a ritual scene on top ofthe finial, Peru, AD 1200-1400

A copper ceremonial knife (tumi) from the Chimu culture featuring three monkeys depicted in a ritual scene on the finial. This object represents the sophisticated metallurgy and religious practices of late pre-Columbian Peru.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

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Ceremonial, Ritual, Peru, Monkey, Metallurgy, Copper, 1200-1400 AD, Chimu, Pre-Columbian, Tumi Knife

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