Mace

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/415

Perforated, reworked three flange mace made of grey stone that was originally attached to a shaft of wood or “chaska chuqui” in quechua. Hole in the centre, flat rims and pecked surface.


  • Type of Item mace
  • Culture Moche
  • Material stone
  • Measurements height 4.0 cm, diameter 5.8 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Nepena

  • 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 2990/0415