Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi tenerianculture though some examples include children

though some examples include children and men

offers a rare and intimate trace of the artisan who crafted it

while the underside is elegantly decorated with four stylized floral stems within a double-line border

possibly used as a weight or adornment

Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi tenerianculture though some examples include childrenPre 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