Mace head with design of vultures and humans

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Date created: AD 100–700 (Early Intermediate to Middle Horizon period)

Culture/People: probably Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: André Emmerich Gallery (André Emmerich Inc.), 1954-1998
Seller: André Emmerich Gallery (André Emmerich Inc.), 1954-1998
Seller agent: André Emmerich, Non-Indian, 1924-2007

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from the André Emmerich Gallery (New York City), operated by André Emmerich (1924-2007), in 1965.
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Place: Vicús valley; Ayabaca; Ayabaca Province; Piura Region; Peru

See related items: Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture); Hunting/Fishing/Warfare: Warfare

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/5553
Barcode: 235553.000

Object Type: Hunting/Fishing/Warfare: Warfare

Object Name: Mace head with design of vultures and humans
Media/Materials: Bronze
Techniques: Cast

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws65125928c-248a-465b-8c15-6fbc9999e024

Record ID: NMAI_250116