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Stone Mace with Cat Head

occultauctions
11 years ago
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Description

STONE MACE

It is about 12" inches long and is heavy. It's not metal, maybe basalt or similar stone. Feels like stone. Origin unknown but it came from an estate with many other very rare antiques. Possibly Chavin, Peruvian or similar pre-columbian mace.

The head figure at the top may be a cat, lion, puma?!? Not sure.

Any help would be greatly appriciated!

Keywords: Knobbed mace, chavin mace, basalt cat

Category Other
Medium Stone, Basalt, Black stone or some kind. Is NOT magnetic. Turns white when scratched, does not melt.
Distinguishing marks Lion or cat head on top with pointy ears. Cross hatched carvings in banded sections (diamond shapes, zig zags, X's), knobby head mace like a pineapple or pine cone.
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 10 5/8" x 3" inches (center shaft is about 3/4" inch thich)
Date Period Pre-Columbian
Weight 14 ounces
History This item was owned by Dr. Evelyn Paglini, a world renowned psychic and parapsychologist. For complete details about her and to see the other items for sale from the estate visit my website occultauctions.com
Price Paid (If known) recieved on consignment
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