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What were death masks called?
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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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Death Masks
By Rankin
Located in Vienna, AT
Rankin unites spontaneity and perfection in a unique and exciting concept. He likes things to be natural, but not simple. Sometimes he chooses various accents of color as highlights,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Lambda
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gesso
$1,440 Sale Price / set
37% Off
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Print of the Death Mask of Napoléon Bonaparte by Sichling 'c.1850'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Napoleon'. Original antique print of the death mask of Napoléon Bonaparte
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
$1,495 Sale Price
21% Off
Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
feminine, and the quest of life and death. This mask of Primitive facture can be compared to the one in the
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Masks
Materials
Wood
