Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi persia typically 2 to 4 meters

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Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi persia typically 2 to 4 metersPre Columbian Era, Chim Culture, c. 800 1470 AD, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru This fantastic and historically significant Chim tumi, crafted from thin arsenical copper, embodies the profound ritual and medical traditions of ancient Peru. Featuring a wide trapezoidal shaft and a gracefully curved crescent shaped blade, this ceremonial knife was an essential tool in both sacred rites and practical applications. Often wrapped within a mummy bundle, the