Lambayeque tumi in silver, gold & turquoise knife used for surgery is topped by Viringo (hairless dog) which had body temperature of 39°C was used for warmth by natives in Gold Museum, Lima. Peru.
Photo by Jim Steinhart © 2021, all rights reserved. (Ref: XE630)

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