Published Moche “Erotic Scene” Tumi
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Published “Erotic Scene” Tumi
This Moche copper tumi is finalized with a detailed couple in a symbolic erotic scene. One person is lying on top while the other rests on the bottom platform, facing each other. The lower crescent-shaped blade is flat and wide. Overall beautiful verdigris patination. Northwest, Peru 1 – 700 AD.
Measures 6.25″/16 cm. Custom stand will be made upon acquisition.
This piece is one of two being offered from a collection published in a large coffee table book called “Cobre del Antiguo Peru – The Copper of Ancient Peru”. Caption p. 520 “Moche. Ceremonial knife with cutting edge in the form of a half Moon and decorated on the upper part with a symbolic erotic scene showing one figure on top of another. Copper lost-wax technique. 16 X 10 cm.”
Private Collection acquired in ’70s.; Ex Villacreses Collection, Ca
Price $8,850
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