Pre-Columbian Chimú Wooden Staff with Anthropomorphic Finial consistent with Moche vessel forms

consistent with Moche vessel forms of the period

one of the most influential civilizations of Mesoamerica

Silver Dirhem — Khusro II

Classic Period (c

Pre-Columbian Chimú Wooden Staff with Anthropomorphic Finial consistent with Moche vessel formsChim Wooden Staff with Anthropomorphic Finial Pre Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 11001450 CEWood, 59 in (150 cm) in length Finely carved from a single piece of dense hardwood, this ceremonial staff terminates in a sculptural anthropomorphic figure rendered in classic Chim style. The figure sits atop the shaft with flexed legs and squared limbs, displaying the characteristic frontal pose, angular facial planes, and prominent nose typical of late