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Blade (Tumi)

Chimu culture, Pre-Columbian

Titles Blade (Tumi) (Descriptive)
Artist Chimu culture, Peru, 1200 - 1470
Medium copper
Dimensions Overall: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm) Overall1: 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Howard Jennings, 1964.83
Work Type blade
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