Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan Greenstone mask and the continuation of communal

and the continuation of communal life in the afterworld

featuring almond-shaped eyes outlined in black pigment

Jalisco Culture

The surface exhibits expected oxidation

Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan Greenstone mask and the continuation of communalA finely carved Teotihuacan greenstone mask from Central Mexico, dating to the Classic Period, circa 200600 AD. Masks of this type are among the most iconic sculptural forms produced by the great city of Teotihuacan, one of the most powerful and influential civilizations of ancient Mesoamerica. The mask is carved from mottled greenstone and displays the classic Teotihuacan aesthetic: a broad planar face, almond shaped eyes, a carefully modeled nose,