SCULPTURE, probably death mask, plaster.
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A death mask is a depiction or cast of a person's face shortly after their death. It is a form of portrait or effigy created by applying a malleable material, usually plaster or wax, to the face and sometimes the head of the deceased person. By using the shape created, a detailed and realistic representation of the face and its features can be reproduced.
Death masks have a long history and have been used by different cultures and civilizations over time. Originally they had a ritual or religious meaning and were linked to burial customs and belief in an afterlife. Death masks served as a form of memorial and a way to honor the deceased person. They were also useful for preserving a physical representation of a famous or historically significant individual.
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Some rejections on the underside.
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Description
A death mask is a depiction or cast of a person's face shortly after their death. It is a form of portrait or effigy created by applying a malleable material, usually plaster or wax, to the face and sometimes the head of the deceased person. By using the shape created, a detailed and realistic representation of the face and its features can be reproduced.
Death masks have a long history and have been used by different cultures and civilizations over time. Originally they had a ritual or religious meaning and were linked to burial customs and belief in an afterlife. Death masks served as a form of memorial and a way to honor the deceased person. They were also useful for preserving a physical representation of a famous or historically significant individual.
Condition
Some rejections on the underside.
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