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.
Start price € 100
Current price € 100
Minimum bid: € 110
Minimum bid increment € 10
Bids: 1