Knife

MOA: University of British Columbia

3177/17

Bronze tumi (knife) with heavy green corrosion. Handle is long, slightly wider at distal end and narrowing toward proximal. Head of knife is a half circle, with rounded blade facing away from the handle. No visible decoration.


  • Type of Item knife
  • Culture Andes
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 17.5 cm, width 9.1 cm, depth 0.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Monica Gewurz
  • Received from Monica Gewurz

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 1 and 1500
  • Ownership Date before June 10, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on June 10, 2016

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3177/0017