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.
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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