Description
Copper Tumi
Incised on both sides
AD 900-1450
Chimu culture / Peru
Size is about 9.25 inches tall.
This Copper Tumi was made by the Chimú people of Peru between AD 900 and 1450. A tumi is a ceremonial knife with a curved blade that was used in religious ceremonies. Made from copper, it shows the Chimú people’s skill in metalworking and gives us a better understanding of their culture and traditions.
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