Funerary mask - Mapuche - France

Anthropomorphic Mask Purchased in 2017: Mapuche, Chile, 1200 - 1700 CE. Stone The stylized face is contained within a triangle. The eyes and mouth are perforated like round holes, giving an expression of astonishment. The semicircular eyebrow arches join the root of the nose, which is flat and triangular. These rare works are emblematic of Mapuche culture, which developed on the northern coast of Chile. Similar examples are kept at the Mapuche Museum in Pucon, Chile. These stone masks were found in a funerary context, placed at the foot of the deceased. Height 18 cm Some chips due to age, notably at the top right. (see photo) Weight 2 kg (3.5 kg with a custom base) Provenance: French private collection; Paris private collectio

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