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Collections

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi)1100–1550

Not on view
Flat copper axe-shaped object with mottled turquoise-green patina and exposed brick-red copper along worn edges, photographed from above

Unknown, Ceremonial Knife (Tumi), 1100–1550, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift in memory of John K. Chattey, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Ceremonial Knife (Tumi)
Culture
Chimú (?)
Place Made
Peru
Date Made
1100–1550
Medium
Metal alloy
Dimensions
Length: 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (16.5 x 11.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of John K. Chattey
Accession Number
M.91.372.3
Classification
Metal
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas