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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: 29.2 × 12.1 × 0.2 cm (11 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Donald and Marzina Bockler
Accession Number2021.667
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CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionLarge tumi or knife with wide flared handle and semicircular blade. Small fragments of plain weave cotton textile on surface, along with imprint of pattern of woven textiles
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.