Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean Stone Mask Memento Mori - 30 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 650 - € 800
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Description from the seller
Funerary mask showing a deathly face
the mouth is wide open
the eye sockets are sunken
the forehead is adorned with a decoration of incisions forming a headdress
Its ears are pierced with truncated conical holes
Nostrils open after taking cohoba
Hard stone (local marble) gray in color
dimensions 21x15x16 cm weight approx. 3 kg
Taíno culture, Dominican Republic,
Provenance: French private collection acquired before 1970
damage and old losses
bottles are not for sale
Funerary mask showing a deathly face
the mouth is wide open
the eye sockets are sunken
the forehead is adorned with a decoration of incisions forming a headdress
Its ears are pierced with truncated conical holes
Nostrils open after taking cohoba
Hard stone (local marble) gray in color
dimensions 21x15x16 cm weight approx. 3 kg
Taíno culture, Dominican Republic,
Provenance: French private collection acquired before 1970
damage and old losses
bottles are not for sale
Details
Culture
Lesser and Greater Antilles, Caribbean
Century/timeframe
16th century AD
Name of object
Mask Memento Mori
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1987
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
30 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Width
22 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
6 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
