Condor Huasi Mask
Condor Huasi Mask – Alamito Culture, Argentina Rare mask with characteristic features of the genre, remarkable for its hemmed mouth which seems to blow and indicate that life comes out of the stone. The line of the nose which joins the eyebrows to form a sort of T is the other significant mark of this type of mask whose use seems linked to funeral rites. Comes from an American collection. Acquired in the United States in 1983. REGION: Hualfin Valley, province of Catamarca, Argentina MATERIAL: Sculpted volcanic stone PERIOD: Between -200 and +500 AD DIMENSION: 26 x 20 cm
4 500 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Stone
Length: 26 cm
Width: 20 cm
Reference (ID): 1224258
Availability: In stock
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