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| Lot# & Name: |
298. Moche-Chimu Copper Tupu & Blade (2) |
| Estimate: |
$1,000-$1,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$0.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$0.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Chimu, Chancay, Inca, etc.
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| Culture or Country: |
Moche / Chimu.
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| Period: |
Ca. 800 - 1250 A.D.
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| Size: |
Tupu:
5-5/8”H.
Blade: 4”H. |
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| Description: |
Two different copper examples, including a tupu having a long flat stem with a curved blade, the finial depicts a man holding a monkey on his left side, holding his long tail to his mouth. Overall rich encrusted blue-green surface patina. A minor ancient chip on the blade, otherwise intact. Together with a stylized parrot head type blade, long hook beak, large round eye. Once cleaned to show details, with some remaining scattered blue-green surface patina. |
| Provenance: |
Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960’s to early 1970’s. To present owner by descent. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$50.00 |
| International: |
$100.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Moche-Chimu Copper Tupu & Blade (2)
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