Mask
Artist/Maker
Teotihuacán
(Central Highlands, Mexico)
Dateca. 250-550
Mediumserpentine, shell and obsidian
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/2 x 7 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. (21.6 x 19.4 x 13.3 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Fitzmorris
Terms
Object number2008.30.1
DescriptionThis mask retains stone and shell inlays that accentuate the eyes and teeth. Large black pupils made of the volcanic stone obsidian animate its appearance in a manner that sets this mask apart from the other two examples in the exhibition. The oval form of the face and arched eyebrows lend a gentler overall appearance but the strong nose remains a prominent feature, as in all the Teotihuacan masks. The great ritual power of these objects is exemplified within this mask, which vividly preserves a living and expressive appearance.On View
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