Artemide eLive Auction 33
1-2 June 2024
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Lot 1043:
PRE COLUMBIAN CEREMONIAL KNIFE
Perù, Chimù Culture, c. 1100 - 1470 AD.
Pre columbian bronze 'tumi' (ceremonial knife) with a crescent-shaped blade, long rod-shaped handle decorated with a zig-zag motif, ending with a suspension ring.
Dimensions: 112 x 76 mm. Rare, intact and complete. Interesting dagger used by priests for the ritual sacrifice of livestock. There are also silver or gold versions, depending on the rank of the officiant.
Perù, Chimù Culture, c. 1100 - 1470 AD.
Pre columbian bronze 'tumi' (ceremonial knife) with a crescent-shaped blade, long rod-shaped handle decorated with a zig-zag motif, ending with a suspension ring.
Dimensions: 112 x 76 mm. Rare, intact and complete. Interesting dagger used by priests for the ritual sacrifice of livestock. There are also silver or gold versions, depending on the rank of the officiant.
Start price € 100
Current price € 100
Bids: 1
No more available for sale.
Current price € 100
Bids: 1
No more available for sale.
