Masket of an owl, ca. 300 BC - 300 AD
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Auction 103Masket of an owl, ca. 300 BC - 300 AD
Peru, Moche / Viru, early / middle Mochica, Loma Negra style
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Hans Marcus (1912-1992), Düsseldorf, Germany | H: 2.5 inch | 2000 EUR / 3500 EUR |
copper sheet, cut and folded, surface with a green cupric oxide patination, inlay (bone)
The Moche people were among the most skilled and innovative metalsmiths in the Americas. The Moche valued copper highly and placed copper items in important burials.
This object is subject to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee)
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