Pre-Columbian Chimu Copper Tupu

Pre-Columbian Chimu Copper Tupu from the North Coast of Peru, ca. 1000-1200 CE. upu pins were used to secure a mantle or shawl by Andean woman. Stand included. Ex. Greg Perdun Collection, Grafton, Ill

DESCRIPTION: A collection of three Pre-Columbian Chimu peoples, copper Tupu pins. The first features a male figure with a right hand along his chest. The second features a figure standing with his leg

**Originally Listed At $200** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 800 to 1200 CE; Chimu, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. A fine gathering of three ancient Peruvian artifacts. First is a Chimu tupu pin,

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. A fantastic set of three Chimu artifacts; a figural vessel, a double-chamber vessel, and a pair of tupu pins. Presenting in a pale

PAIR OF CHIMU BRONZE TUPUPeru, pair of copper alloy pins. 5" length

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Central Peru, Inca Empire, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A beautiful tunic pin known as a "tupu" composed of copper that has aged to have a pretty dark green patina. Th

DESCRIPTION: A collection of three large Pre-Columbian Chimu, copper Tumi ceremonial knives. Each features traditional flattened forms with domed blades along the ends. The smallest knife has a small

DESCRIPTION: A collection of 7 Pre-Columbian Chimu copper spoons and spoon fragments. These items have been appraised and authenticated by Carol Damian, Master of Art in Pre-Columbian Art History from

DESCRIPTION: A collection of three Pre-Columbian copper tweezers. Features two smaller tweezers and a larger rotund tweezer. These items have been appraised and authenticated by Carol Damian, Master o

DESCRIPTION: A Collection of Pre-Columbian Chimu copper Tumi knife fragments. Comprises of 5 total pieces. These items have been appraised and authenticated by Carol Damian, Master of Art in Pre-Colum

DESCRIPTION: A Pre-Columbian Chimu copper bowl. These items have been appraised and authenticated by Carol Damian, Master of Art in Pre-Columbian Art History from the University of Miami, with an arra

DESCRIPTION: A collection of 8 thin copper Chimu people copper needles. These items have been appraised and authenticated by Carol Damian, Master of Art in Pre-Columbian Art History from the Universit

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE; Inca Empire, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A fabulous ensemble of 6 tumis - ceremonial knives - formed from thin s

Pre-Columbian Peruvian Chimu Copper Tumi Assortment (4) items including a hollow handled example; together with a hand adze having a stitched rawhide handle cover Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yor

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Peru, Inca Empire, ca. 1470 to 1532 CE. Wow! A gilded copper tupu of delightful form with a long, tapering pin surmounted by a discoid finial with a notched pe

**Originally Listed At $300** Pre-Columbian, Central Peru, Inca Empire, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A beautiful tunic pin known as a "tupu" composed of a copper alloy containing 8% silver. The needle-form bo

**Originally Listed At $500** Pre-Columbian, Northern Coast of Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1470 AD; Inca Empire, Post-Conquest period, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A lovely pair of tumis: 1 Chimu

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chimu, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. A fascinating funerary mask made of hammered copper, created to be affixed to a mummy bundle. The face has a fascinating shape, with a broad, v-shaped

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. Wow! Can you imagine wearing one of these? A huge nose ring made of copper hammered almost paper-thin. Five round discs hang from it on single

Pre-Columbian Lambayeque (Moche Chimu) Copper Breast Plate, copper plaque with hand chased repoussé scene, central figure with two animals, and two snakes at his feet. On velvet lined mount. 1.5lb

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Northern Coast of Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1470 AD. A fine tumi formed from a lengthy sheet of hammered copper with a slightly flared handle and cresce

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche to Chimu culture, ca. 800 to 1300 CE. A collection of 4 copper pincers or tweezers each with a pair of coiled spirals to the sides. Twe

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Northern Coast of Peru, Moche culture, ca. 100 to 700 CE; Chimu culture, ca. 1100 to 1470 AD. A fine ensemble of 3 copper tumis, each presenting flattened form

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu, ca. 1100 to 1470 CE. A hammered copper knife blade called a "tumi" with a flared blade edge, a narrow rectangular body, angular should