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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Owl-Head Mace Head
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Owl-Head Mace Head

Maker Costa Rica, Nicoya Zone
Date300-500
Made/manufacturedNorth and Central America
MediumCarved, differentially polished stone
Dimensions2 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 3 in. (6.7 x 8.3 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum collection, University Gallery purchase
Object numberS-71-8
Collections
DescriptionSpherical mace head with large cylindrical hole carved from top to bottom in center with simplified horned owl head design - cylindrical nubbins on top for ears, triangular hooked beak with large round eye panels, polished smooth surfaces
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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undated
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