A fine Costa Rica greenstone mace made from a very hard stone which would have required great skill, labor, and a lithic of equal or harder value to fashion. Its high polish and aesthetic suggest a possible ceremonial or prestige purpose beyond use as a common weapon.
Ancient loss at the rim.
Circa 15th century or before
Ex. Senatus Consulto, Copenhagen.
3.3 in x 1.5 in/ 8.5 cm x 3.81 cm.
A fine Costa Rica greenstone mace made from a very hard stone which would have required great skill, labor, and a lithic of equal or harder value to fashion. Its high polish and aesthetic suggest a possible ceremonial or prestige purpose beyond use as a common weapon.
Ancient loss at the rim.
Circa 15th century or before
Ex. Senatus Consulto, Copenhagen.
3.3 in x 1.5 in/ 8.5 cm x 3.81 cm.
