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Large Votive Moche Bronze Tumi browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Americas:Pre Columbian:Metalwork: Pre AD 1000: item # 670361
Apolonia Ancient Art 290 Fillmore St. #D Denver, CO. 80206 303-321-7351 gallery Guest Book $575.00 |
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| This esoteric piece is from the Moche culture that lived in northern Peru circa 200-500 A.D. This piece was hammered from a solid sheet of bronze into a form that is known as a "tumi". The tumi is a power symbol that was associated with the Moche gods and the elite, as it is often seen on Moche ceramics and textiles. The tumi is also in the form of a sacrificial knife, which was used on live captives during blood rite ceremonies. The piece offered here is a votive example and was probably interwoven into the textiles of a mummy bundle. This piece is an extremely large example, as it is approximately 13.8 inches high, and there are very few examples that are of this size. This piece has nice dark green cuprite deposits and there are traces of textile fibers that have adhered to the outer surface. This piece has some strength, as it is about 1/8th inch thick, and it is not paper thin like most examples. The thickness of this piece does vary, as it was hammered in antiquity. This is also the reason why there is some deterioration at the rounded end, as this is the thinest section of the piece. This piece represents the power of the Moche and is highly symbolic. A custom plexiglas case is included, and the piece is seen hanging within the case and shows very well. Ex: Joel Malter collection, Los Angeles, CA. Ex: Private CA. collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to culture, date, and condition: | ||||||||
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