Rain God Mask, 13th–14th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mixtec, Serpentine, H. 5 1/2 x W. 6 x D. 3 in. (14 x x cm

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Rain God Mask, 13th–14th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mixtec, Serpentine, H. 5 1/2 x W. 6 x D. 3 in. (14 x x cm), Stone-Sculpture, Many peoples in ancient Mexico made masks of different types and in a variety of materials. Some depict idealized human faces, others animals or supernatural beings. How the masks functioned is not always clear

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Size: 3534px × 3526px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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