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Important Large Teotihuacan Mask (250-450 AD)
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Important Large Teotihuacan Mask (250-450 AD)
This larger than life inlayed marble Teotihuacan mask has original obsidian pupils, and spondylus eyes and teeth. Though they vary in size, Teotihuacán masks are highly standardized: the top of the head is always squared off; the face is trapezoidal with squared ears, marked brow lines, open eyes, a prominent nose, and an open mouth with full lips. The drilled holes in the ears may have held ear ornaments. Teotihuacán masks always exhibit high quality workmanship. Never meant to be worn—they lack eye holes—these masks or plaques are believed to have been made for public display in Teotihuacán.
- Marble, obsidian, spondylus
- 250-450 AD
- Teotihuacan
- From a Private New York Collection
- H: 8 1/2 in. - W: 7 1/2 in.
This larger than life inlayed marble Teotihuacan mask has original obsidian pupils, and spondylus eyes and teeth. Though they vary in size, Teotihuacán masks are highly standardized: the top of the head is always squared off; the face is trapezoidal with squared ears, marked brow lines, open eyes, a prominent nose, and an open mouth with full lips. The drilled holes in the ears may have held ear ornaments. Teotihuacán masks always exhibit high quality workmanship. Never meant to be worn—they lack eye holes—these masks or plaques are believed to have been made for public display in Teotihuacán.
- Marble, obsidian, spondylus
- 250-450 AD
- Teotihuacan
- From a Private New York Collection
- H: 8 1/2 in. - W: 7 1/2 in.
Condition
Exquisite!
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Important Large Teotihuacan Mask (250-450 AD)
Estimate $15,000 - $20,000
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