Lot 275

Inca Copper Tumi | Deer Finial

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Inca Copper Tumi | Deer Finial

Estimate: $700 - $1,050

Starting Bid: $350

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
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Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Inca Empire, ca. 1400 - 1521 CE. Copper tumi having a deer finial, depicted with multipointed antlers, curled tail and protruding tongue. Wearing a large bell around his neck. Custom metal base. A nice example. Size: 6”H x 3”W (15.2 x 7.6cm).

Provenance: Ex. H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, active 1950’s - 1960’s.

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Item # 71744

  • Condition: Overall rich blue-green surface patina with scattered areas of encrustation have a textile imprint on the patina. Some ancient roughness along the base edge, otherwise intact, overall excellent condition.

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