Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi gravegoods Complete and intact

Complete and intact

culminating in a practical yet aesthetically pleasing design

Accession Number: 54-41-28 (https://www

he wears flowing robes detailed with vibrant overglazes in turquoise

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

Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi gravegoods Complete and intactPre 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