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Tumi Warrior - Mochica, Peru

Name: Tumi Warrior - Mochica, Peru
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 9AP2HGPFTA
Price: 16000 EUR
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Tumi Warrior - Mochica, Peru
Ceremonial tumi, it presents a standing warrior lord holding a shield and a club spear in his hands. His important rank is attested by his rich ceremonial finery, a double-row necklace, tambas on the ears and a crown with a marine motif and an owl's head. The eyes are inlaid with turquoise and onyx, the gaze is intense and timeless. This work of very fine workmanship gives us many clues. The tentacles of the octopus evoke a clan chief of the coastal regions. The owl is associated with the moon. It is appreciated by shamans and warriors for its ability to see in the dark and pounce on its prey with efficiency. All of these elements evoke a warrior chief of the coastal regions invested with the power of his people and the strength of the Gods.
Provenance:
Former Alvaro Guillot-Muñoz collection, 1935 – 1950.
Berjonneau-Muñoz collection (Cf. Millon Pre-Columbian Art Catalogue, September 20, 2017, p. 86-87)
REGION: Mochica, Peru
MATERIAL: Solid silver, turquoise and onyx
PERIOD: 100 – 600 AD
DIMENSION: 27 x 7.5 cm

Reference number: AMS029

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Style	Tribal Art (Pre-Columbian art of Tribal Art Style)
Period	16th century and older (Pre-Columbian art 16th century and older)
Country of origin	South Africa
Length (cm)	27
Width (cm)	7,5
Materials	Solid silver, Turquoise, Onyx
Internal reference	AMS029

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