Reversible Peruvian Inca Handmade Tumi Pendant in 950 Sterling Silver and Stones

Reversible Unisex Handmade Tumi Pendant in 950 Sterling Silver and 3 stones: Lapis Lazuli, Orange Spondyllus and Eilat Stone. One of the most important surgical used instrument in ancient Peru during the Inka Empire was the “Tumi”, a knife made of an alloy of copper, called “Champi”, which is considered as being a symbol of Peruvian medicine. At present, the Tumi is Perus national symbol, but was to a large extent used by the sun adoring cultures like the Inkas and the pre-Inkas who flourished in ancient Peru. With a characteristic semicircular sword made of a gold alloy, bronze, copper or a silver alloy. In the Inkan dynasty it was used by the high priest to offer up a llama at the Inty Raymi festival. First of all the Tumi is a symbol of good luck. Many Peruvian homes have a large specimen hanging on the wall in the sitting room – in order to take care of their homes. New - Never worn.