Disc Mace

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I'll be making a few versions of these historical weapons. Keep in mind that these maces are a little light (if you were to cast them) compared to what one may imagine in a medieval setting. I believe the light weight of them is largely due to material limitations, forming techniques, and intended use of the ancient models mine are based on. For example, they may not be made to combat the use of highly protective armor, as the artifact may predate the extensive use of such armor. Stone maces likely had been limited by their material properties and had to be small to be durable. Some, such as the Sun God mace, may have been more ceremonial. Also, my models are not 100% accurate and I will not make claims to the contrary. I have to base my work off images online as I am unable to examine these artifacts myself. Disc mace: Fits 1-1/4" haft, 1" deep, with a 1/8" through pin to hold it in place. Roughly 2lbs (0.9kg) in brass/bronze Disc mace 2: Loosely based off of an example made of green dolomite (stone) that was in the Heeramaneck Collection of Oriental Art. Egyptian in origin from roughly 3800 BC. My version is 4.188" at the widest. The eye tapers from 1-1/4" at the top to 1" at the bottom. Intended for a 1 1/4" haft, turned down to fit in the eye, then split and wedged at the top like an axe. Roughly 1.6lbs (0.73kg) in brass/bronze. Sun God Disc Mace: Loosely based off an example found in South America. Believed to date to the Vicus Moche, between 200 BC to 600 AD. The head itself is believed to represent their sun deity, and the hole is though to allow it to be worn as an amulet during ceremony. Seems like a heavy necklace though, so I'd take that with a grain of salt. Eye tapers from 1-1/8" at top to 1" at bottom. Intended to fit by turning down the end of the handle to fit, then wedging like an axe. Roughly 0.85lbs (0.4kg) in brass/bronze. Star Mace: 5 pointed mace based off of bronze age examples. Some have more or fewer points with 5 or 6 seeming most common. The eye tapers from 1-1/4" at the top to 1" at the bottom. Intended for a 1 1/4" haft, turned down to fit in the eye, then split and wedged at the top like an axe. Roughly 1.1lbs (0.5kg) in brass/bronze. Just playing around with these, by no means final designs or historical reproductions, just historically inspired. I intend to cast a few in the future. Most will likely make fine props or accouterment to costumes as simple painted plastic. Made in inventor.