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Tumi (Ceremonial Knife)

Unknown1100-1550

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles, United States

Details

Title: Tumi (Ceremonial Knife)
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1100-1550
Location: Peru
Physical Dimensions: 6 7/8 in. x 5 1/4 in. (17.5 x 13.3 cm)
Medium: Copper alloy with textile impressions
Object Classification: Arms and Armor
Full Title: Tumi (Ceremonial Knife)
Curatorial Area: Art of the Ancient Americas
Culture: Probably Chimú
Credit Line: Gift in memory of John K. Chattey
Chronology: 16th century, 10th-12th centuries
Artwork Accession Number: M.91.372.1

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