Each mask represented a particular spirit and was a part of a larger story woven by the shaman, who was the interpreter of the world's unknown forces. Highly distorted, human-face-like masks were ...

This mask would have been worn by a priest during funeral rituals.Mask in the form of the jackal head Anubis, ancient Egyptian god of embalming and the dead. It is made of cartonnage, layers of ...

In the realm of the spirit world, the mask is more than mere facade ... The origins of masking are lost in the fog of ancient history, but they may reside, art historian Herbert M.

The discovery of the Medusa mask mold highlights this fascinating blend of ancient cultures, showcasing Sicily as one of the ancient world’s most unique places. After reading about the discovery ...

The 2011 discovery of a 2,000-year-old green serpentine mask at the base of the Pyramid ... Farming Town One of the great cities of the ancient world is located only 30 miles from Mexico City.

At first glace this pottery mask looks like a piece of sculpture but the holes at the side imply it was actually worn over the face, perhaps attached to a wig or hood. It was found at the Roman ...