Inventory Number: PCER730 Category:

Tlatilco Terracotta Mask

$3,755.00

Culture: Tlatilco

Region: Central Mexico

Date/Origin: Circa 1100 – 550 BC

Type: Mask

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 5 5/8 in.

Description: The Tlatilco Terracotta Mask is a captivating artifact from the Tlatilco culture in Central Mexico. This mask features a stylized human face with exaggerated hollow eyes and an open mouth, reflecting the artistic conventions of the period. Its craftsmanship highlights the significance of ceremonial practices in Tlatilco society, as masks were often used in rituals and as artistic expressions of identity and spirituality.

Provenance: Private AZ Collection. ex.private Tennessee Collection, acquired 1960’s.

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