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
Date Period
Pre-Columbian
Size and dimensions of this item
10 5/8" x 3" inches (center shaft is about 3/4" inch thich)
Weight
14 ounces
Long 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
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
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
recieved on consignment
For Sale?
Yes