$14,000.00
Culture: Lambayeque (Sicán)
Region: Peru
Date/Origin: Circa AD 700–900
Type: Mask
Material: Gold
Description: Sheet gold alloy with a high gold content with repousse and embossing. The ears and earrings trimmed with small bosses. The eyes with metal cups over the pupils emanating a long thin metal rod. This mask features many spade-shaped dangles: from top of the ears, earrings, lower jawline, cheeks, and over mouth. In very good condition. Professionally mounted and enclosed in an acrylic box. A commanding display piece, reflecting ceremonial status and refined metalworking.
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