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Object Number
12-63-30/87762
Display Title
Metal tumi
Descriptions
Object Description
Copper implement: Sheet metal tumi with integral battle handle. Semi circular blade 120 mm in diameter, trapezoidal handle 45 mm wide at blade. Other measurements in record reflect handle measurements at widest point. Rattle formed by doubling an extension back over and crimping it to the handle. Green corrosion product.
Inventory Description
Copper knife, Tumi, fabric attached, large.
Classification
- Raw Material
- Knife
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lambayeque Region
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Burial
Additional Geographic Terms
North Coast: Sana Valley, north side of; 7 degrees south, 81 50 degrees west
Materials
Copper
Dimensions
Overall: 32.6 x 14.2 x 0.2 cm (12 13/16 x 5 9/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
87762
Provenance
Collector
R. Palma
(1912)
Donor
Huntington Frothingham Wolcott Fund
(1912 - 1912)
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