Rare Chimu Wood Rattle w/ Monkey Finial
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Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 14th to 15th century CE. A superb wooden rattle with a monkey finial, which may have been part of a ceremonial staff. The wood panel is slit from both sides and the interior panel carved out, pebbles were inserted inside and freely rattle within. The monkey sits atop eating fruit, his tail curled along the back panel, and the wide eyes may have been inlaid at one time. Size: 2.25" L x 1.5" W x 9.25" H (5.7 cm x 3.8 cm x 23.5 cm); 10" H (25.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010
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#179909
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#179909
Condition
Stable pressure fissures in the wood. Surface abrasions and nicks. Pebbles intact and rattle emits sound. Nice patina throughout.
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Rare Chimu Wood Rattle w/ Monkey Finial
Estimate $900 - $1,350
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