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What were death masks called?

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What were death masks called?
A death mask is called a “funerary mask” or “burial mask”. The mask was often made of wood or stucco and would cover the face of the deceased. You’ll find a collection of funerary masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Plaster Artists Death Mask Head Sculpture
Located in Ongar, GB
A mid 20th century plaster artists death mask sculpture. Please contact us for a worldwide
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Mid-20th Century British Busts

Materials

Plaster

Italian Antique Cast Gypsum Death Masks Set of Five
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian set of Five death mask Italian death mask cast, circa 1930s. Showing in the 19th
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso

Detailed Folk Art - Wooden Carved "Life and Death" Mask
Located in Dallas, TX
Detailed Folk Art - Wooden Carved "Life and Death" Mask . Excellent quality design, hand carved by
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21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Print of the Death Mask of Napoléon Bonaparte by Sichling, ca.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Napoleon'. Original antique print of the death mask of Napoléon Bonaparte
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

10 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant of King Tut's Death Mask
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Tutankhamun's iconic 'death mask't was done during the late 20th Century in the style of the Egyptian Revival
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20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Vintage Hammered Z Bronze Death Mask Wall Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
expressive, mask-like quality makes it a striking conversation piece that bridges the gap between traditional
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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