Mace Head

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/784

Mace head in copper. Perforated star mace. Body has five chisel points and hole in the centre with rounded rim. Fragments of binding cord around rim. Corroded but complete.


  • Type of Item mace
  • Culture Moche
  • Material copper metal
  • Measurements height 4.0 cm, diameter 7.5 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

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0784