Set of two large and heavy Inca Bronze Axes with Sacred Owl "Tuco" - Rare
Cast bronze with half moon shape blade. Center hole in the thick haft base. Sacred
Andean owl decorated on a single side. Eyes wide with long ear-tufts. A suitable
insignia on a weapon blade that reflex 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. Combined weight 90
oz. 2.5 kg.
Private FL collection; Ex Holmes, GA.
Ref: Cobre Del Antiguo Peru, plate 161 and p. 531
