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LOT 2217
Pre-Columbian Tupu Quechua Brass Pin
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
6 in. (18.6 grams, 15 cm).
The central spoon-shaped section, the bowl decorated with a punched floral design framed by crescents, tapering stem, two spoon-shaped shoulders with loops. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s.
The property of Mr and Mrs P.R. of East Sussex.
Thence by descent to family members.
Cf. the Museo Central, Banco Central de Reserva del Perú, for similar; for further insight on the use and prevalence of these objects in ancient Peruvian society see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession no.1987.394.546.
FootnotesFor a shawl or mantel.
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Pre-Columbian Tupu Quechua Brass Pin
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
The central spoon-shaped section, the bowl decorated with a punched floral design framed by crescents, tapering stem, two spoon-shaped shoulders with loops. 18.6 grams, 15 cm
Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs P.R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members.
For a shawl or mantel. -
Pre-Columbian Terracotta Head
Circa 16th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Modelled with semi-naturalistic facial features and wearing a ribbed headdress or elaborate hairstyle. 142 grams, 65 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Pre-Columbian Moche Ceramic Vessel Showing a Hunted Deer
Circa 2nd-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
The flask-shaped body with pedestal foot and tubular neck, pierced lugs to the shoulders and raised deer motif and spear to each face. 299 grams, 15 cm high
Ex Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a Norfolk, UK, private collection.
A number of vessels of the late Moche period also show deer being hunted with spears or clubs. It is likely such a practice would be reserved for those with high status within Moche society. Although the meaning of these vessels is not known, it is likely such hunts held a deep religious significance.
