Reverent Oxidized Copper Decorative Funeral Mask Statuette _artisan--novica-artisan-13196 where a wax resist is

where a wax resist is stamped onto the fabric before being dyed

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By Desak Nyoman Parwati

Length (from high-point shoulder) x 34 in

frangipani blossoms in a Balinese garden

Reverent Oxidized Copper Decorative Funeral Mask Statuette _artisan--novica-artisan-13196 where a wax resist isThe contemplative, reverent gaze of this copper and bronze decorative mask statuette is fitting with its inspiration, the masks used in funeral ceremonies of Lamyayeque pre Columbian cultures in the north of Peru during the 8th and 15th centuries. The squared off shape and accessories denote royalty. Both sides feature the intricate face, each with different embellishments for the mouth. Designed by Ana Maria Enciso of Peru, the statuette is made of