This representative piece of Andean warfare tradition is an Inca-style mace head (champi), hand-carved from meteorite stone. This type of star-shaped mace was the quintessential weapon for close combat and a status symbol among the warriors of the Inca Empire (Tahuantinsuyo). Carved from meteorite stone, renowned in the Andes for its remarkable density, solid weight, and dark matte finish, it features a star shape with a central through-hole, originally designed to be attached to a hardwood handle. A striking weapon for close combat, it was mounted on a long, sturdy wooden handle. Its purpose was to deliver powerful blows capable of fracturing bones, denting helmets, and shattering enemy shields or defenses.

The points, carved with specific designs (such as six-pointed or more-pointed stars) and crafted from select materials like jiwaya stone, bronze, or copper, distinguished the officers, captains, and elite soldiers of the imperial army. In times of peace or during Inca state ceremonies, ornate macanas were used as a symbol of military power, authority, and spiritual protection. Handmade by Peruvian artisans in Cusco.

Inca Mace Head

Jiwaya Stone

Andean War Club

Macana Inca

Champi Weapon

Pre Columbian Art

Peruvian Hand Carved

Star Mace Head

Indigenous Weapon

Tribal War Artifact

Stone Carving Art

Inca Artifact Replica

Ceremonial Mace

Measure 6 inches