Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi africanbronzes "The Asmat"

"The Asmat"

capturing the elegance

depicted in sumptuous royal attire

is a remarkable testament to the sophistication of Bactrian artisans

Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi africanbronzes "The Asmat"Pre Columbian Era, Chim Culture, c. 800 1470 AD, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru This exceptional and large Chim sacrificial tumi, crafted from thin arsenical copper, is a striking example of the ceremonial blades used in ancient Andean rituals. Featuring a wide trapezoidal shaft and an elegant crescent shaped cutting edge, this finely made knife would have been placed in a mummy bundle as a votive offering, ensuring its owner's preparedness for the