Lot 40A

Large / Intact Chimu Copper Tumis, Preserved Textile Impressions

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Large / Intact Chimu Copper Tumis, Preserved Textile Impressions

Estimate: $700 - $1,200

Starting Bid: $300

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by Artemis Fine Arts
August 6, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
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Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Ca. 1300 - 1350 CE. Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Chimu culture. Two large and intact copper tumis - a ceremonial knife that often accompanied the warrior or shaman into the afterlife. Slightly flared handles and crescent blades. Interestingly, you can see these were placed with the deceased on his burial shrouds as impressions of the textiles are clearly present.

Provenance: Private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000

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Item # 201935

  • Condition: Good condition. Each intact and excellent. Both with strong verdigris patina and impression from textiles from burial

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$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
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