Chimú Copper Alloy Depilatory Tweezers Mezcala and Nkwa—who consulted together during

and Nkwa—who consulted together during the creation of the world and humanity

bridging Indian influences with emerging Southeast Asian traditions

skirts made of fibre coils (yokal) or strings of seeds

Deep dark brown patina with black coating

Asian Civilisations Museum - National Heritage Board

Chimú Copper Alloy Depilatory Tweezers Mezcala and Nkwa—who consulted together duringPre Columbian Era, Chim Culture, c. 800 1470 AD, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru This fabulous pair of axe head shaped tweezers, crafted from copper alloy, reflects the Chim civilizations meticulous personal grooming practices and their deep rooted beliefs in the afterlife. Finely made and expertly shaped, these tweezers would have been included in a mummy bundle as an essential tool to serve the deceased beyond death. In the Chim culture, personal