Moche Copper Tumi - Bird-Bodied Lord
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Description
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 600 CE. A fantastical copper tumi depicting an avian-bodied lord or deity standing atop its handle. The figure stands proudly and is dressed in elaborate regalia including a grand sun-disc headdress, large earspools, and a tunic. He holds a branch staff in his right hand and some fruits or nuts in his left. His body is fully avian, with a long beak and feathered back. This tumi exhibits unbelievable detail and rich Moche symbolism, characteristic of a people who subscribed to animism and believed in the supernatural spirits of nature. Size: 3.05" W x 5.15" H (7.7 cm x 13.1 cm); 6.6" H (16.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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#141017
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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.
#141017
Condition
Area of corrosion to bottom of blade, as shown. Mottled russet, pale green, and turquoise patina on surface. Avian form is very nicely preserved with many details still vivid.
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Moche Copper Tumi - Bird-Bodied Lord
Estimate $500 - $700
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