Maceheads were used as weapons and in ceremonies. There are a number of pictures showing kings killing their enemies with such objects. However, the small size of maceheads such as these here suggests that they may have been more for show than use. Maceheads may either have been attached to a leather thong, or put on a wooden shaft. c3500-2686 B.C.

Ovoid macehead. Cream/pink coloured stone. 6.5cm diameter. From Gebelein. Purchased by Wellcome from the MacGregor collection in 1922. See Gilbert, G.P. 2004 'Weapons, warriors and warfare in Early Egypt' for information on maceheads.

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543664

Title

Maceheads were used as weapons and in ceremonies. There are a number of pictures showing kings killing their enemies with such objects. However, the small size of maceheads such as these here suggests that they may have been more for show than use. Maceheads may either have been attached to a leather thong, or put on a wooden shaft. c3500-2686 B.C.

Object Type

Image

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