Mosaic mask, a funerary gift from tomb 160, Tikal, El Peten, Guatemala. It was laid over the face of the dead dignitary to adorn him during his voyage through the Underworld. Jadeite, diopsite, shells, conch-shells, mother of pearl (6th). Height 34.5 cm. Inv. 11082.

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Caption: Mosaic mask, a funerary gift from tomb 160, Tikal, El Peten, Guatemala. It was laid over the face of the dead dignitary to adorn him during his voyage through the Underworld. Jadeite, diopsite, shells, conch-shells, mother of pearl (6th). Height 34.5 cm. Inv. 11082

Classification: MASK ~ AMERICAN INDIANS: MAYA ~ 6th

Location: Museo Nacional de Arqueologia, Guatemala City, Guatemala

Credit: Erich Lessing / Album

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Image size: 3141 × 4000 px | 35.9 MB

Print size: 26.6 × 33.9 cm | 1236.6 × 1574.8 in (300 dpi)

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