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Insigne de pouvoir en forme de bras, Culture Chimu, Pérou, 1100-1400 AP. J.-C. — Chimu wood ceremonial staff in the form of an arm, Peru, AD 1100-1400

Insigne de pouvoir en forme de bras, Culture Chimu, Pérou, 1100-1400 AP. J.-C.

Chimu wood ceremonial staff in the form of an arm, Peru, AD 1100-1400

This Chimu ceremonial staff in the form of an arm, crafted between AD 1100-1400, demonstrates the sophisticated sculptural traditions of pre-Columbian Peru. The wooden power insignia reflects the ritual importance and artistic skill of the Chimu culture.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Extra! Objets rares et singuliers extra-européens

June 28, 2021

Estimate: $800 – $1,200

Lot 47

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Insigne de pouvoir en forme de bras, Culture Chimu, Pérou, 1100-1400 AP. J.-C., Chimu wood ceremonial staff in the form of an arm, Peru, AD 1100-1400

This Chimu ceremonial staff in the form of an arm, crafted between AD 1100-1400, demonstrates the sophisticated sculptural traditions of pre-Columbian Peru. The wooden power insignia reflects the ritual importance and artistic skill of the Chimu culture.

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

Related themes

Ceremonial, Brown, Artifact, Symbolic, Wood, Historical, Arm, Chimu, Pre-Columbian, Peruvian