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THBSuperb Chimu Silver Crown, Tumi, Plaque & Scepter
Lot 96
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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, Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 11th to 15th century CE. An astounding collection of silver and copper-silver adornments that were for royalty or a noble of ancient Chimu society; included is a diadem, a tumi, openwork plaque, and a scepter (possibly headdress plume). The crown is a thin sheet of 91% silver, repousse decorated with bids, their eyes inlaid with turquoise beads. Presented below is the plaque that may have been sewn to a headband or pectoral, featuring a lord or deity with the characteristic royal headdress. On the left is the tumi, a ceremonial blade, with a restored figure surmounted on the top, and dangling trophy heads below. On the right side is a rare square scepter with a sea bird finial eating a fish and repousse birds and wave motifs along the sides. All is mounted in a museum quality case with a protective acrylic cover. Size of lord plaque: 6" L x 3.75" W (15.2 cm x 9.5 cm); case / lid: 18.75" L x 14" W x 18.75" H (47.6 cm x 35.6 cm x 47.6 cm); silver quality: 40.4% to 91.7%
Silver was associated with the moon, nighttime, and the watery underworld that was analogous to the depths of the ocean. The main Chimu deity was Pacasmayo, the moon god, and it must be noted that the moon was held in higher regard than the sun! The Chimu was a maritime culture- fishing was a major livelihood and driving force of their economy. Perhaps their observation of tidal relationships with moon phases elevated Pacasmayo's importance. The wave motif along the side, and bird holding a fish, perhaps celebrated and symbolized the monumental force of both ocean and moon. Silver was used in the clothing of the nobility in life, and these diadems, pectorals, and other ornaments formed their accouterment that were deposited in their graves after death.
Compare the openwork plaque with an example at the Cleveland Museum of Art, collection number: 1945.182.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010
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#185925Bird eating fish finial on the scepter is reattached to the top with adhesive on the feet. Restoration to scepter just above the handle using new material. The figure on the tumi is restored from new material and not original to the piece. Missing a dangling piece on the tumi. Small area of restoration to the crown with new material. All is displayed on a museum quality stand under a removable acrylic case. Surfaces are cleaned with remains of dark patina and toning.Condition
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