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THBMoche Copper Ai-Apec Rattle
Lot 75
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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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Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 BCE to 600 CE. An impressive copper rattle/bell depicting Ai-Apec in the center holding a tumi and a trophy head in both hands. The instrument includes nine round rattles at the lower periphery. Ai Apec's wing-like arms spread wide, and he is surrounded by an openwork section of plants and animals. Although time has made them difficult to discern, we can make some educated guesses as this is Ai Apec, the chief deity of the Moche (Mochica) culture. He is often surrounded by fish, cacti, and snakes. He bears the identifying marks of the god, with feline fangs extending from his fierce mouth, wide, staring eyes, and a large headdress. Ai Apec was associated with the protection of the food supply of the Moche people. Scholars have posited that rattles bearing his visage were likely believed to have shamanic, healing power in this ancient culture. Size: 4.75" W x 2.8" H (12.1 cm x 7.1 cm); 4.125" H (10.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, collected from 1950 to 1960s
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#161532Repaired from two large pieces vertically across midsection, with resurfacing and light overpainting along break lines. Heavy encrustations across surfaces, with softening to some finer details, and slight separation between both halves. Great sparkling patina throughout.Condition
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