Description:

Northern Peru, Ca 200 to 400 CE. My wife and I collect "Love-birds." We almost decided to keep this but we didn't really feel the "love" coming from these charming vultures. Solid copper ceremonial blade of slightly tapered form, sitting atop is the pair of vultures, one looking at the other either lovingly, or hungrily... 5-3/8"H x 1"W. PROVENANCE: Ex-Private, FL collection acquired in the 1980's. 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.The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Intact and choice with original fabric adhering from the burial.

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October 11, 2013 9:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

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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 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000