Spring 2023 Art, Asian, Tribal & Jewelry
Sat, May 20, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 78
19 Karat Gold Incan Tumi Brooch
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Miniature reproduction of an ancient Peruvian tumi (or ceremonial knife) approximately 2" in height. Mark on reverse reads "Reg. Ind 0892." In wonderful condition. Item weighs 6.4 dwt (9.9 g) XRF tested to confirm gold purity. From the carefully curated collection of a Pan Am flight attendant, in service between the years of 1954 and 1984. Her many travels took her through Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the South Pacific. Keywords: Inca, Peru, South America, South American, pin
