The Knowth mace-head was found in a passage tomb at Knowth in the Boyne Valley ,County Meath Ireland.
The original mace-head was made of flint from the Orkney Islands and is thought to have been attached to a wooden shaft mounted through the hole ,visible in the head.
This celtic artefact has a haunting figurative quality and is very advanced in its style of manufacturing for the neolithic period.
It is embellished with perfect symetrical patterns on all surfaces and could have been used as a ceremonial hammer or mace.
Colm Mc Cann of Killyliss Studio has designed this brooch to capture the exqusite beauty of this priceless artefact.
The brooch is 45mm x 33mm x 5mm in size and is available on three finishes , coldcast brass,bronze and pewter, please look at the image below to see the different finishes available. The main image is brass in finish.
Please specify which finish you require when ordering.
This brooch makes a beautiful irish gift for anyone interested in linking to their celtic past .