{"product_id":"pre-columbian-moche-copper-tumi-knife","title":"Pre-Columbian Moche Copper Tumi Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Columbian Moche Copper Tumi Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeru, ca. 100–800 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional Moche copper ceremonial tumi featuring a crescent-shaped blade surmounted by a finely cast openwork feline figure. Among the most iconic forms of ancient Andean metalwork, tumis held ceremonial and ritual significance and are closely associated with elite status and religious practices in ancient Peru.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe feline finial is particularly noteworthy, as felines occupied a central role in Moche iconography, symbolizing power, authority, and connections to the supernatural realm. The piece displays an attractive ancient green patina with areas of burial accretion, further enhancing its visual appeal and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScarce in this form and accompanied by an outstanding provenance chain spanning nearly a century, this tumi represents an important example of Pre-Columbian Andean metallurgy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 3\/4” x 5 1\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEx Bruno Wassermann Collection (1920–1959)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEx Herbert Frey Collection (1959–1994)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold by Joel L. Malter Galleries, Encino, California, December 14, 1994, to Paul Randazzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Joel L. Malter Galleries receipt included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53263595667753,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/IMG-7497.jpg?v=1781353868","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/es\/products\/pre-columbian-moche-copper-tumi-knife","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}