Three Inca Bronze / Silvered Copper Implements, ca. 1450–1532 CE

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Ca. 1450–1532 CE. South America, Inca, ca. 1450 to 1532 CE.A lot of three implements in bronze and silvered copper. The first is a crescent-shaped tumi, a ritual knife blade often associated with trepanation. The second is a chisel-shaped tumi of stout construction, showing signs of use. The third is a copper and silver object (80% copper, 20% silver), believed to be a headdress adornment, probably in the form of a feather, with two perforations for attachment. Size of longest: 11.25" L x 1.5" W (28.6 cm x 3.8 cm) Size of longest: 11.25" L x 1.5" W (28.6 cm L x 3.8 cm W). SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #202042

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