Description:

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu, ca. 1000 CE. A beautiful ensemble of five matching copper appliques, each one depicting a standing lord who holds a kero in both hands before his chest, as if either presenting/offering it or about to sip its contents. All are elaborately adorned with tumi-shaped headdresses adorned with feathers and/or beads, large earspools, 'beaded' necklaces, and tunics with zigzag trim along the hemlines. The forms were skillfully cut from copper sheet, and the marvelous details - coffee bean shaped eyes, pert noses, serious unsmiling lips, fingers, and toes - were painstakingly delineated. Tiny slits - one at the center of the headdresses and two on the platforms below the feet - made it possible to attach these appliques to an impressive object such as a Lord King's throne. Size: each applique measures ~ 2.25" L x .93" W (5.7 cm x 2.4 cm); 8" H (20.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Eugene Lions collection, Geneve, Switzerland, collected 1960 to 2000

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#161535

  • Condition: Slight indentations and bending of forms. Softening of details. Warm patina on all with heavier deposits on two.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

July 1, 2021 8:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000