“Aztec mask, Teotihuacan funerary mask, stone mosaic mask“
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– Material: Onyx, marble, slate or calcite
– Dimensions: 8.26” Height x 6.29” long
To form this Aztec figure, different pieces of stone were put together to create a mosaic mask.
This piece is hand carved by Mexican artisans, the mask is on a rectangular surface made of obsidian stone.
The mask is lightweight, creating stability on a smooth surface, preventing it from wobbling from side to side.
This Mexican mask represents an important element in the Mexican pre-Hispanic culture, they were one of the things that accompanied people to the other world.
The stone mask was used as a funeral mask, that is to say that when the corpses were buried in the sacred precincts, a mask and other stone ornaments were placed on them, commonly
jade, malachite, obsidian.
This Teotihuacan mask will give a mystical aspect to your home, looking interesting for all your guests.
If you are interested in seeing more of Teotihuacan mask, I attach the following links:
www.etsy.com/mx/listing/1047537109
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www.etsy.com/mx/listing/1098390819
www.etsy.com/mx/listing/1027156770