A Pre-Columbian Moche trephination knife
Updated August 17, 2026
This auction ended on August 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0152 |
| Estimate | $400 - $600 |
| Opening bid | $200 |
| Category | Sporting Goods & Outdoors |
| Auction | Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art |
| Date | August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | TAOS Auction Co |
| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
Moche II, Northern Peru, circa 500 A.D., a copper alloy trephination knife, serrated along curved edge, dark smooth patina, with custom stand. Ht. 5 ¾, wd. 5 ½ in. Provenance: Private
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