Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi tenerianculture and ceremonial roles of the

and ceremonial roles of the living

influenced by the social status and wealth of the deceased

and personal gods

and rivers—regions rich in natural resources

Chimú Ceremonial Copper Alloy Knife Tumi tenerianculture and ceremonial roles of thePre Columbian Era, Chim Culture, c. 800 1470 AD, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru This magnificent and historically significant Chim tumi, crafted from arsenical copper, embodies the profound ritual and medical traditions of ancient Peru. Featuring a rectangular to the slender shaft and a broad ovoid blade, this ceremonial knife was an essential tool in both sacred rites and practical applications. Often wrapped within a mummy bundle, the tumi was