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• Product Code : 1847
• Size :
7.0cm W x 6.5cm H x 3.2cm D (mask alone)(2¾”x2½”x1¼”)
13.0cm W x 13.0cm H x 4.0cm D (mask in shadow box) (5”x5“x1½”)
25.0 cm H x 5.0 cm Dia. (mask in pedestal) (10”x2”)
• Weight :
0.14 lbs, 0.065 Kg
• Materials :
paper (paper mache), cement, chalk, gypsum, vinyl-based adhesive
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The Mochica culture is one of the most important in Peruvian antiquity for its longevity (it lasted from II century BC to IV century AD) as well as for the extent of territories which it influenced. Due to the great richness of the valleys of the northern coast it occupied , as well as its proximity to the gold mines of the nearby mountains of Cajamarca, the Mochica culture continues to surprise us with the great variety of its artistic expressions, amongst which stand out are: a highly evolved gold-working tradition like the one found in Sipan and in the ceramics they produced. The Mochica architecture was equally imposing , with great pyramidal buildings where they practiced their cults based on blood libations and the sacrificing of prisoners. The metallurgical works are amazing because of the advanced techniques used. The use of gold, golden copper (made using the technique of gold plating which was much ahead of the knowledge of electricity), and mosaics made with semiprecious stones like "Crisocola", or Peruvian turquoise and jasper, as well as the frequent use of tropical shells, mainly mollusks (scientifically known as Spondylus and Strombus) coming from Ecuador, were usually combined in the making of jewelry. Sacred properties were attributed to these materials, thus sacred virtues were conferred to those who wore garments made by incorporating them. Because of this, these materials are often found in the tombs of high ranking individuals, adorning them in their voyage to the next life in the form of ear spools, pendants, richly decorated necklaces, and other ornaments.
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