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Kislak Collection -- Nahua Objects |
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FUNERARY
MASK Central Mexico Teotihuacan. Early Classic C.E. 200-500 Carved greenstone Ht. 18.5 cm (7.25"); W. 21 cm (8.25"); D. 12.5 cm (5") An unusually massive stone mask with very deep relief, but of diagnostic Teotihuacan style. These prevalent stone masks actually are found more frequently in western Mexico than in central Mexico. The rectangular flanged ears are per-forated, and pairs of suspension holes are found on the rear edges at the temples and jaws. The back has a carved-out depression. The eye sockets are deeply drilled and have sharp edges with grooved definitions. Deep drill holes remain inside the parted mouth. [Source: http://www.jayikislakfoundation.org/collections_mexican_highlands.html] |
| The Jay I. Kislak Collection of pre-Columbian cultural heritage materials is owned by the Library of Congress. Photograph shot and presented here with permission. |
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Stephanie Wood. |