at a ceremony
it symbolizes that the ceremony is beginning or a wooden club with a metal ball with metal spikes on it
It is a type of foamy mace used mainly on bears.
A mace was used in medieval times by knights and guards, it is a very powerful spiked club.
a face
It was used in c.3050BC
Sergeant of arms keeps the peace in a meeting. A mace is used to hit people so if needed he would hit people. A mace was mainly used in war and not to keep the peace.
The spice mace is the 'aril' or extra covering around the nut known as nutmeg, which is itself used as a spice and has a different taste from that of mace.
England
They could be used in battle.
Leather strips are bridles which are used to control the horse, but mace, I have no idea.
The speaker's mace is an important symbol of authority and governance in parliamentary systems. It represents the authority of the speaker to maintain order and facilitate debate within the legislative assembly. Its presence signifies the legitimacy of the proceedings and serves as a reminder of the rules and the democratic process. Additionally, the mace often has historical significance, embodying the traditions and continuity of the institution.
At all Royal ceremonies.