Fine Set of Moche Bronze Tumi
Intricate Details and Artistic Narrative of these
Moche Tumi
A fine set of large Moche Bronze Tumi. Each ceremonial knife is crowned with a figurine of a warrior wearing a combination of different battle-ready garments with weapons in hand. The detailing of these finials is impeccable. Faces are expressive, garments and arms are well executed. Produced using the lost-wax technique with the lower blade of the knife smelted. Heavy overall patina. Moche, Northwest Peru. Ca 100 – 800 AD. Each knife measures approximately 8″ in length. It is scarce to find a set of three come together intact in this high caliber.
Mounted together on a wood and metal platform stand.
Condition: Choice
Provenance: Ex Private Florida Collection; Ex Bongard Collection
Price – $6,850
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Regional Division of Pre-Columbian Americas’ Major Archaeological Cultural Phases