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 of Peruvian Antiquities at Risk

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.
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