Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi gravegoods distinguished by its elegant taper

distinguished by its elegant taper toward the outer edge and a raised lip surrounding the central perforation

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Age-related wear and corrosion

This weight represents an authentic market-used example

Mutombo Nkulu-N'Sengha

Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi gravegoods distinguished by its elegant taperPre Columbian Era, Chim Culture, c. 800 1470 AD, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru This magnificent and historically significant Chim tumi, crafted from arsenical copper, embodies the profound ritual and medical traditions of ancient Peru. Featuring a rectangular to the slender shaft and a broad ovoid blade, this ceremonial knife was an essential tool in both sacred rites and practical applications. Often wrapped within a mummy bundle, the tumi was