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Tumi (knife)
Peruvian (Chimu, Chancay, or Inka)
Late Intermediate to early colonial
900–1530
Object Place: Peru, North or Central Coast
Medium/Technique
Copper alloy
Dimensions
Overall: 8.3 × 5.7 × 0.2 cm (3 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Donald and Marzina Bockler
Accession Number2021.666
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionTumi or flat knife with flared blade and small hole at top.
ProvenanceBetween 1968 and 1970, acquired in Peru by Donald J. Bockler (b. 1943 – d. 2008), Belmont, MA [see note]; 2008, by inheritance to his widow, Marzina Bockler, Belmont, MA; 2021, gift of Marzina Bockler to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 30, 2021)
NOTE: Acquired by Donald Bockler during his time teaching for the American School of Lima, Peru, between 1968 and 1970.
NOTE: Acquired by Donald Bockler during his time teaching for the American School of Lima, Peru, between 1968 and 1970.