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