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Moche Copper Tumi with Eagle

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Item Details

Description

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 400 CE. A hammered copper knife blade called a "tumi" with a lengthy, rectangular body and a thick tubular tang. The knife is surmounted by a bird, possibly a raptor or eagle, standing on a square plinth and displaying a large, curved beak, almond-shaped eye, attenuated legs, and folded wings as he grasps a snake in his talons and kills it with his sharp beak. Both blade and bird are covered in thick, ancient layers of seafoam green and russet patina, evocative of the ancient world. Size: 1" W x 6.625" H (2.5 cm x 16.8 cm); 7.5" H (19 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Alex Gordon collection, New York, USA, 1950 to 1960

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Condition

Light abrasions to blade and some softening of detail to finial. Otherwise, intact and excellent with lovely green and russet patina throughout.

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Moche Copper Tumi with Eagle

Name: Moche Copper Tumi with Eagle
SKU: 104494473
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,500 - $3,500

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Starting Price $1,200

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