Mace Item Number: 2847/159 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stone mace. Object is round and squat, with a flat top and bottom. The carved face of an animal protrudes from the side, with a long snout and two small ears atop the head. A large hole is carved through the centre of the mace, slightly narrower at its centre point and flaring toward each end. The stone has been polished to a shine, and the body is otherwise undecorated.
Item History
- Made in Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ? between 1 and 1500
- Owned by Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik before July 6, 2010
- Received from Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor) on July 6, 2010
What
Who
- Culture
- Central America
- Previous Owner
- Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik
- Received from
- Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1 and 1500
- Ownership Date
- before July 6, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on July 6, 2010
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2847/0159