Fine Set of Moche Bronze Tumi

Fine Set of Moche Bronze Tumi
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Fine Set of Moche Bronze Tumi
Fine Set of Moche Bronze Tumi
Fine Set of Moche Bronze Tumi
Fine Set of Moche Bronze Tumi
Fine Set of Moche Bronze Tumi
Fine Set of Moche Bronze Tumi
Fine Set of Moche Bronze Tumi
Fine Set of Moche Bronze Tumi
Fine Set of Moche Bronze Tumi

Intricate Details and Artistic Narrative of these

Moche  Tumi

 

A fine set of large Moche Bronze Tumi. Each ceremonial knife is crowned with a figurine of a warrior wearing a combination of different battle-ready garments with weapons in hand. The detailing of these finials is impeccable. Faces are expressive, garments and arms are well executed. Produced using the lost-wax technique with the lower blade of the knife smelted. Heavy overall patina. Moche, Northwest Peru. Ca 100 – 800 AD. Each knife measures approximately 8″ in length. It is scarce to find a set of three come together intact in this high caliber.
Mounted together on a wood and metal platform stand.
Condition: Choice
Provenance: Ex Private Florida Collection; Ex Bongard Collection

Price – $6,850

 


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