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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Ceremonial Mace Head in the Form of a Human Head
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsArt of the Americas

Ceremonial Mace Head in the Form of a Human Head

Place CreatedCosta Rica, North America
CultureGreater Nicoya
PeriodPeriod IV
Date1-500 CE
MediumStone
Credit LineEx coll. William C. and Carol W. Thibadeau
Dimensions4 3/16 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (10.6 x 5.7 x 6.3 cm)
Object number1991.004.575
ProvenanceEx coll. William (1920-2002) and Carol (1921-2019) Thibadeau, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased October 1986.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Art of the Americas