Mace Head
| Culture | Vicús |
|---|---|
| Title | Mace Head |
| Date | 1–200 |
| Medium | Copper and gold plate |
| Dimensions | Object: 2 1/2 × 3 in. (6.4 × 7.6 cm) Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 in. (6.4 x 7.6 cm) |
| Credit Line | Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 72.21.18 |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
While the form of this mace head suggests a weapon, the addition of the gold plating on this object makes use as a ceremonial object more likely.
Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.
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"Mace Head | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=72.21.18