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THBMoche Copper Tumi of Standing Lord
Lot 153c
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 700 CE. A long copper axe blade with a flared blade at the bottom. Given its elaborate figural finial, this object almost certainly served a votive function and was not used as a weapon or tool. Depicting a highly decorated lord who holds a large staff capped with a ceremonial mace head across his body, this elite individual wears a huge lunate headdress with feather motifs presenting incised plumage and ear ornaments. His proud visage presents eyes with turquoise and black stone inlays, a projecting nose, and a determined smile. Size: 5.625" H (14.3 cm); 6.25" H (15.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Tumis were sometimes used to sacrifice llamas to the sun god. The Paracas people, also from the Andes, used the tumi for trepanation, which was thought to open up the soul to religious enlightenment; it is unknown if the Moche had a similar practice, but certainly possible. In modern-day Peru, displaying a tumi on the wall symbolizes good luck.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Misenhimer collection, California, USA; ex-Ron Messick Gallery, New Mexico, USA
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#144585Expected surface wear commensurate with age. Form and details (including eye inlays) are well preserved. Tumi has developed a gorgeous blue-green patina.Condition
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