Mace head. Perforated star mace made of bronze. Body has five chisel points and hole in the centre with rounded rim. Corroded but complete.

• History Of Use

  Originally would have been attached to a shaft of wood or “chaska chuqui” (Quechua).

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• Type of Item mace
• Culture Inca, Chimu
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 4.5 cm, diameter 13.3 cm (overall)

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

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• Made in Peru

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• Creation Date between 1476 and 1534
• Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
• Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
• Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 2990/0786