Egyptian Hematite Mace Head
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Egypt, probably pre-Dynastic/Naqada I period, ca. 4400 to 3500 BCE. This is a disc-shaped dull grey hematite mace head with a drilled center hole and a smooth surface; the piece has a very pleasing weight in the hand and may have been mounted on perishable material before being placed in a tomb. Both males and females from the Naqada I period have been found buried with items shaped like this one as grave goods. They may be an indication of the authority of the buried person, as they were later, but little is known about this early period, when ancient Egypt was still becoming a cohesive society. Size: 1.8" W x 0.6" H (4.6 cm x 1.5 cm)
Provenance: Ex- K. Dorney collection
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#113270
Provenance: Ex- K. Dorney collection
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#113270
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Expected wear, but excellent shape.
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Egyptian Hematite Mace Head
Estimate $500 - $750
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