Description:

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, ca 300 to 500 CE. These magnifent copper ear ornaments feature the visage of the Mochica deity Ai Apec also called decapitador. Ai Apec is depicted with an anthropomorphic face with feline fangs. The circular motif on the perimeter of the design represents surrounding ocean waves. Ai Apec was worshipped by the Moche as the creator god, protector of the Moche people, a provider of water, food, and military victories. In addition to the rich iconography of these ear spools, aesthetically they are quite striking, the oxidized copper exuding a striking hue. Custom, museum-quality stand. 2-1/2"D x 2-3/4"L Provenance: Ex-Morris Collection, acquired at Arte Primitivo, NYC All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Stunning oxidation of copper, one piece has minor loss on post, near choice condition.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
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$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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