Mace

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/420

Perforated three flange mace made of mottled grey-brown stone that was originally attached to a shaft of wood or “chaska chuqui” in quechua. A non-Moche artifact type with flat rims and hole in the centre. Pecked surface. Minor breakages.


  • Type of Item mace
  • Culture Moche
  • Material stone
  • Measurements height 6.0 cm, diameter 7.8 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Peru

  • 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 fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0420