Pre-Columbian Chimú Wooden Staff with Anthropomorphic Finial one of the most influential

one of the most influential civilizations of Mesoamerica

Such molds were used by artisans to create repeated decorative motifs and small cultic objects

desiccation cracking

Height: 3 1/2 in

surface wear and glaze loss consistent with age

Pre-Columbian Chimú Wooden Staff with Anthropomorphic Finial one of the most influentialChim 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