Rare Lambayeque (Sican) Copper Ornaments
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Lambayeque Copper Ornaments
This exceptional set of Lambayeque (Sican) copper ornaments from ancient Peru (750–1375 CE) was fashioned for a ceremonial garment, showcasing the advanced metallurgical skills of this pre-Columbian civilization. Made from hammered copper sheet with precise perforation holes for attachment, the set includes a central half-moon-shaped backflap, segmented into three pieces. Surrounding this focal element are four distinct double zoomorphic repoussé motifs, each framing a humanoid figure, suggesting deep ritual significance. Eight additional rectangular and step-shaped plaques complete the arrangement, reinforcing the intricate composition of this rare assemblage.
Metallurgical analysis confirms the composition as 98.9% copper, 1.03% tin, and 0.07% zinc, highlighting the material sophistication of Sicán artisans. The entire set, arranged within a 12” x 16” x 3” (30.48 cm x 40.64 cm x 7.62 cm) black shadowbox glass display case, has been professionally restored (2005) and remains in very fine condition. Its completeness is extremely rare, making it a significant artifact of pre-Columbian Andean craftsmanship.
Price: S5,800. – Domestic Delivery Included
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Regional Division of Pre-Columbian Americas’ Major Archaeological Cultural Phases