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Helmet mask

Dance Mask; Carved in the round from a single piece of lightweight wood. Interior hollow. Features remarkable in that they resemble Greek and Sicilian works of the 6th Century B.C. The back of the mask, carved in terrace and striated patterns, contrasts with the smooth lateral contours of the face.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since May the 29th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
19 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 17 in. (49.5 x 39.4 x 43.2 cm)
Location
G250
Medium
Wood, pigments
Price
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Composition
cadmium27%
oxygen29%
iron44%