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THB2 Peruvian Gilt Copper Tupus w/ Janus Headed Serpent
Lot 121
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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May 23, 2019
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2019-05-23 10:00:00
2019-05-23 10:00:00
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Bidsquare : Exceptional Day 2 Ethnographic Tribal Fossils
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Day 2 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional ethnographic art from around the world. Today's sale will feature Pre-Columbian from the ancient americas, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, and incredible Fossils. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Day 2 of an important 2-day auction featuring exceptional ethnographic art from around the world. Today's sale will feature Pre-Columbian from the ancient americas, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, and incredible Fossils. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Maranon Jungle, Amazonas, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. A fabulous pair of gilded copper tupus, each one featuring a bicephalic serpent finial. The snakes' two faces are delineated on both sides of each tupu with round-bulging eyes comprised of applied rings and pointy noses. In addition a ridge tracing the midline of the faces and bodies of the serpents is delineated on both sides. Snake/serpents provide a fascinating element of Pre-Columbian iconography, as they were regarded to be a beneficial source of nourishment and at the same time quite deadly with their poisonous venom. Also important to the indigenous was the fact that snakes shed their skin annually thus rejuvenating themselves and serving as symbols of renewal and good health. The existence of two snake heads on this piece may suggest the bicephalic serpent which was a signifier of high rank in various Pre-Columbian world views. Size: 8" H (20.3 cm); 9" H (22.9 cm) on included custom stand. Total weight: 90.7 grams. Metal quality: 37% gold, 53% copper, 10% silver.
These two-headed beasts were regarded as sky bands that arched over the earth or surrounded the seas serving as a passageway for the planets and stars of the celestial realm. This motif decorated articles associated with individuals of high rank, thus associating them with the powers of this mighty creature.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany
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#145387One eye of one of the serpent faces is missing. Intentional perforations at upper end of tupus. Normal surface wear commensurate with age. Nice patina.Condition
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