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Lame de hache, Moche, Pérou, 200-600 AP. J.-C. — Moche copper axe head , Peru, AD 200-600

Lame de hache, Moche, Pérou, 200-600 AP. J.-C.

Moche copper axe head , Peru, AD 200-600

This Moche copper axe head from Peru dates to AD 200-600 and represents pre-Columbian metalworking traditions. The artifact demonstrates sophisticated techniques in copper working and functional design of the ancient Andean civilization.

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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 43

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Lame de hache, Moche, Pérou, 200-600 AP. J.-C., Moche copper axe head , Peru, AD 200-600

This Moche copper axe head from Peru dates to AD 200-600 and represents pre-Columbian metalworking traditions. The artifact demonstrates sophisticated techniques in copper working and functional design of the ancient Andean civilization.

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

Related themes

Ceremonial, Artifact, Archaeological, Metalwork, Moche, Copper, Sculptural, Pre-Columbian, Peruvian, Ancient