An exceptional Moche ceremonial club. One of the hardest items to come by intact from this region with these outstanding features. The wood handle is probably made from the Mastodon palm. Parrot feathers surround and trim the lower base of the six pointed stone head. The maker did not hold back in demonstrating that this club was made for a very high status individual. The outer mace has been incised with a humanoid figure. Each point is adorned with an appendage. Under magnification, tiny clear crystal stones…

Sequence of major Archaeological cultural phases in pre-hispanic Panama are:

La Mula; Tonosi; Cubita; Macaracas; Veraguas and Sitio Conte - Gran Coclé