A large funerary mask from the Chancay culture, ca. 900 - 1470 AD. Central Coast
Peru. Made from the softer Alder tree. 3 dimensional integrated face/head panel and
neck. Traditional wide homogeneous face. Remnants of dark red Cochineal pigment on
frontage, and white paste to both eyes and mouth. Some antiquated surface loss, otherwise
solid and intact. Nose end and pupils restored. Measures 13.25"/33.65 cm H. 9.5"/24.13
cm W. 5"/12.7 cm in depth. 15.5"/39.37 cm on vintage stand.
Provenance: Ex King WI
Similar examples in Pre-Columbian Art of South America, Lapiner; The death mask at
the Kröller-Müller Museum, Netherlands. No. 38787
