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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Mayan Jade Mask, 500 CE - 900 CE

Mayan Jade Mask, 500 CE - 900 CE

Jade
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PF.3727
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As the mask glistens silently before us, we come to realize what attracted the Mayan people to jade. The rareness of its light gray color emphasizes the subtle contours of...
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As the mask glistens silently before us, we come to realize what attracted the Mayan people to jade. The rareness of its light gray color emphasizes the subtle contours of the face that the artist was so careful to include in his work of art. With these contours, the mask remains completely smooth to the touch, creating a feast for the eyes as well as the fingers. Though the size is small, it allows the mask to be filled with expression. The eyes are wide and seemingly innocent. The nose, though prominent, equalizes the protruding lips and the long, narrow ears. Without any inscriptions, the mask seems to speak a thousand words of greatness, power and immortality. Such apiece deserves to be treasured and respected for many years to come, because it has indeed, through its many travels, become immortal.
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