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Impressive handmade mosaic masks, crafted in Teotihuacan in the second half of the 20th century and inspired by pre-Columbian ceremonial masks from the Teotihuacan tradition.

The large mask is composed of polished chrysocolla and abalone (mother-of-pearl) pieces.
The small mask is made of sodalite and abalone (mother-of-pearl).

The rich and unusual color combination, together with the high-gloss finish, creates a striking overall effect with great depth and contrast.

Condition
In good condition. All inlaid pieces are stable.

Dimensions of largest mask:
Height: 19 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 6.5 cm

Indrukwekkend handgemaakte mozaïekmaskers, vervaardigd in Teotihuacan in de tweede helft van de 20e eeuw, geïnspireerd op precolumbiaanse ceremoniële maskers uit de Teotihuacan-traditie.

Het grote masker is opgebouwd uit gepolijste chrysocolla en abalone (parelmoer) segmenten.
Het kleine masker uit sodaliet en abalone (parelmoer). 

De rijke en ongebruikelijke kleurcombinatie, gecombineerd met de hoogglans afwerking, zorgt voor een krachtig visueel geheel met veel diepte en contrast.

Conditie
In goede staat. Alle ingelegde delen stabiel.

Afmetingen grootste masker:
Hoogte: 19 cm
Breedte: 16 cm
Diepte: 6.5 cm


Teotihuacan lapidair mozaïekmaskers - Sculpture - Aztec culture - Mexico  (No reserve price)

1970 - Chrysocolla, sodalite and abalone (mother-of-pearl) - Good condition

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This unsigned pair of hand-crafted Teotihuacan mosaic masks from Mexico, dated 1970 and associated with Aztec culture, comprises a large mask in chrysocolla and abalone and a small mask in sodalite and abalone, and is in good condition.

Teotihuacan lapidair mozaïekmaskers - Sculpture - Aztec culture - Mexico (No reserve price)

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This unsigned pair of hand-crafted Teotihuacan mosaic masks from Mexico, dated 1970 and associated with Aztec culture, comprises a large mask in chrysocolla and abalone and a small mask in sodalite and abalone, and is in good condition.

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