Sicán gold mask, 900-1100 AD, 29 x 54 cm.

Masks- Metal

Material: Metals | Type: Sculptures/Relief carving | Countries: Peru

  • Period

    Pre-Columbian

  • Red List

    Red List – Peru

Category

Masks- Metal
Stylized face of sheet metal. Typically they have almond-shaped eyes and attached or hanging elements. They may retain traces of red pigment.
© Museo Nacional Sicán