Mace (gada)

Culture Indian

Date1800s

Mediumsteel and silver with velvet and gold braid

Dimensions71.1 cm (28 in.), 2 lb, 14 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.318

DescriptionSmall circular steel rod angling slightly back at tip to terminate in ball. Rod chiseled with spiral pattern above & chevronic pattern below. Hilt with wide flat crossguard extending towards hilt to form tapering knuckle guard. Circular grip. Wide flat discoid pommel with small mushroom-shaped button. Hilt covered on outer surface with silver floral koft-gari. Padded red velvet lining inside hilt with gold braid around edge.
ProvenancePurchased by Museum on May 15, 1936 from Dennis Moore (NYC). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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