Tikal Mosaic Mask
Replica in fine jadeite of a Maya burial mask from the Early Classic era, 527 A.D. It was discovered in Tomb #160, broken in 174 pieces. The restoration was accomplished with the aid of illustrations from some stelae. It was the burial mask of a Maya noble, and was made of serpentine (face), red jasper (ears and lips), shell and obsidian (eyes) and jade (ear flares). An article describing this mask was published in the September 1987 issue of The National Geographic. The original mask is currently housed in the Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología (No. 11082), in Guatemala City.
- Length: 18.5cm
- Width: 14.5cm
- Depth: 4cm
- Weight: 740 gr.
Please note: Due to the natural variations in jade and the individual craftsmanship of each piece, slight differences in color and shape may occur, making each mask a one-of-a-kind creation.
Each piece is paired with a rough jade base, allowing the mask to stand upright as a striking display in any home or office.
