Description:

Pre-Columbian, north coast of Peru, Sican / Lambayeque culture, ca. 750 to 1370 CE. A graceful camelid bone tupu that has attained a rich patina over the years. A delicate openwork motif featuring two seated lords shown in profile stacked on top of each other forms the decorative handle above the long pin. The tupu was the ancient Andean version of a brooch or shawl pin. These are still used today to fasten lliqlla, a shawl pinned at the front; pre-Columbian people presumably wore something very similar. Size: 0.75" W x 6.6" H (1.9 cm x 16.8 cm); 7.4" H (18.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, collected from 1950-1960s

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#148470

  • Condition: Tiny loss from top but otherwise in great condition with a rich patina and excellent preservation of form. Light deposits on surface.

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