Nicely carved smaller false mummy mask. Painted overall in red cinnabar or iron oxide.
Facial features are in relief. Eyes are incised white with black pupils. Four small
cutouts behind outer mask used in original suspension. Custom base included.
Measures 5.25"/13.33 cm in height, 4.25"/10.79 cm. in width; 7.5”/19.05 cm on stand.
West coast, Peru. ca. 900 - 1250 AD.
Condition: Restoration on nose, otherwise in fine condition.
Provenance: Ex. The Land Beyond Gallery, NYC, inv. #6721; Ex. Private Texas collection