Description:

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Mantena, ca. 1000 CE. This lot features an unusual but definitely impressive pairing. First, RARE copper money in the form of a tumi. Let's just repeat, quite a RARE find, as other forms of currency are unknown in the ancient Americas. Custom, museum-quality stand. 7"L x 12"W

Provenance: Ex-Butterfields

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Inca, ca. 1300 CE - 1500 CE. Next, a gorgeous copper sun mask with richly saturated green patina as well as textile remnants imprinted on the mask. Custom, museum-quality stand. Mask itself measures 5" in diameter.

Provenance: Ex-Butterfields

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