Pre-Columbian gold mask with human face
Pre-Columbian gold mask with a human face and nose ornament, in thin sheet gold, hammered. Gold was an important element in ancient religious rituals, representing the emperor, the sun, and power
Picture No
10556020
Media ID
46129735
Size
4824px x 3277px
(3.5MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / John Benton-Harris
Usage Restrictions
Editorial use only
Source
Photograph by John Benton-Harris
