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Huari Carved Shell Ceremonial Dagger - PF.2317
Origin: Central Coast of Peru
Circa: 750
AD
to 1000
AD
Dimensions:
6" (15.2cm) high
x 2.25" (5.7cm) wide
Catalogue: V11
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Huari
Medium: Shell
$6,800.00
Location: United States
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Stunningly carved from shell, this ceremonial
dagger is a unique example of the Huari artists'
ability to create a masterpiece of dynamic form
and design. The body of the figure that
comprises the handle of the dagger is expertly
inlaid with salmon-colored mussel shell. A
striking face filled with a spiritual power gazes
outward, wide-eyed and expressive, his almond-
shaped metal and shell eyes most haunting in
their appearance. A pointed mother-of-pearl
nose adds a distinct three-dimensional quality to
the creation. Hands jutting from a round body
give the handle figure a finely tuned proportion
in complete balance with the blade of the
dagger. Here the artist has skillfully carved the
blade and figure's legs from shell, expertly
attaching the shortened legs of the figure's body.
A horizontal piece of inlaid material serves to
artistically join the legs to the blade shaft. A
sense of dynamism and harmony emanates from
this special ceremonial dagger. The talented
Huari artist who created it would be most proud
and pleased to know that his creation is being
appreciated and enjoyed today, crossing the
subtle boundaries of both time and culture.
- (PF.2317)
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