Description:

Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Incan Empire, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A beautiful black stone mace head of a six-pointed star form made to be attached to a solid shaft used to bludgeon one's adversaries, or perhaps as a decorative helmet ornament to highlight the warrior's ferocity. In addition to being an extremely lethal weapon designed for destruction, the star form attests to the ancients' reverence for the celestial realm. An example like this one was probably a symbol of authority rather than an instrument of war. Size: 2.3" L x 4" W x 4.75" H (5.8 cm x 10.2 cm x 12.1 cm); 6" H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection

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#146390

  • Condition: Small chips from peripheries, but overall in beautiful condition with a lightly weathered surface and faint encrustation in the lower profile areas.

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