Lot 72

Ancient Peruvian Copper Tumi & Tupu Collection

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Ancient Peruvian Copper Tumi & Tupu Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $300

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June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US


Description:

Pre-Columbian, Colonial period, Peru, ca. 500–1800 CE. A group of 6 copper objects spanning the Pre-Columbian and early Colonial eras, including two large tumi ceremonial axe heads, a circular disc pendant with a repousse face, a small tumi with a figural finial, and a Colonial-period copper-zinc spoon-form finial from a tupu. The Pre-Columbian pieces display rich green patina and test at 99% copper, while the Colonial tupu's zinc alloy composition reflects the metalworking changes introduced after the Spanish conquest.. Size of largest: 8.6" L x 4.25" W (21.8 cm L x 10.8 cm W).

Provenance: Private Colorado collection, ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from Barakat Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1980s to 2005

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Item # 202825

  • Condition: Very Good. Green patina and mineral encrustations. Colonial tupu finial is missing the pin stem. Old losses and chips throughout as shown.

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