Funerary Mask

1994.28.0002

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Funerary Mask   (1994.28.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 800 - 1200
Culture Chimu

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 26.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 14.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.06 cm
Weight 74 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials metal--gold
Manufacturing Processes forging--cold, repousse, piercing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

Museum oro del Peru, by Fundacion Miguel Mujica Gallo, 1968: Lima.

Bibliography

Photo: Heritage April 1995, p. 5.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Drs. Albert V. and Marguerite Carozzi
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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