An Inca Star-shaped Mace Head Peru, 1400-1550 A
An Inca Star-shaped Mace Head Peru, 1400-1550 AD Star-shaped mace head with six spokes. In addition to bronze (copper-tin alloy), the Inca experimented with other metals. Here the mace head is composed of solid copper-silver alloy. The star shape is characteristic of the ancient Inca. In excellent condition. The silver has an attractive sheen and the mace is quite heavy, solid. Provenance: Private Collection, New York Acquired by the current collection in 1993 James Economos Works of Art, Santa Fe, NM B. Leonard, Texas Width: 3 ½ inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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An Inca Star-shaped Mace Head Peru, 1400-1550 AD Star-shaped mace head with six spokes. In addition to bronze (copper-tin alloy), the Inca experimented with other metals. Here the mace head is composed of solid copper-silver alloy. The star shape is characteristic of the ancient Inca. In excellent condition. The silver has an attractive sheen and the mace is quite heavy, solid. Provenance: Private Collection, New York Acquired by the current collection in 1993 James Economos Works of Art, Santa Fe, NM B. Leonard, Texas Width: 3 ½ inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,001 and $3,000,000, plus 12.5% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.
