Accession Number: EA/60/20 (https://www
often covering the head with finely woven headdresses
on the central coast of Peru from c
Such bracelets were traditionally worn as personal adornment by men and women
thrived along the northern coast of Peru
Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi mingqi Accession Number: EA/60/20 (https://wwwPre Columbian Era, Chim Culture, c. 800 1470 AD, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru This superb and historically significant Chim tumi, crafted from thin arsenical copper, embodies the profound ritual and medical traditions of ancient Peru. Featuring a wide trapezoidal shaft and a gracefully curved crescent shaped blade, this ceremonial knife was an essential tool in both sacred rites and practical applications. Often wrapped within a mummy bundle, the tumi