Mace

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/412

Perforated ring mace made of grey-green stone. Body has flattened lenticular section, hole in the centre, polished surface, and pointed edge. Unbroken.

  • History Of Use

    Normally would have been attached to a shaft of wood, or “chaska chuqui” in Quechua.


  • Type of Item mace
  • Culture Moche
  • Material stone
  • Measurements height 1.3 cm, diameter 10.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer

  • Made in Piura

  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0412