Inca Bronze Axe Blades with Owl Insignia
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Inca Axes
A set of two large and heavy Inca Bronze Axes with the sacred Owl “Tuco” insignia – Rare
Casted bronze with a half-moon-shaped blade. Center hole in the thick haft base. Sacred Andean owl decorated on a single side. Eyes wide with long ear tufts. A suitable symbol on a weapon blade reflects wisdom and protection to the holder while announcing death to its opponent. Sierra, Ecuador. Ca. 1400 -1550 A.D. Vintage Riker display case.
Measures: 6”- 6.5” W, 5.75” H. 15.24-16.51 cm. W, 14.60 cm H. Each weighs approximately 3 lbs. each. Combined weight 90 oz—2.5 kg.
Private FL collection; Ex Holmes, GA.
Price 1,095
Ref: Cobre Del Antiguo Peru, plate 161 and p. 531
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