essay
Moche masking traditions
art and archaeology of the moche : an ancient andean society of the peruvian north coast • Austin • Published In 2008 • Pages: 67-80
By: Donnan, Christopher B..
Abstract
The author examines iconography and the few excavated examples of Moche masks to understand their manufacture and use. Both males and females could have masks. Those made to be worn by living persons have open eye and mouth holes. Fineline painting shows masks being worn by dancers. Masks for the dead are made of sheet metal, often with eyes that make the wearer appear alive. Masks have also been found on the exteriors of coffins, perhaps to animate them.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2015
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2013
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- 2000-1200 BP (AD 1-800)
- Coverage Place
- Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad and Ancash regions (north coast), Peru
- Notes
- Christopher B. Donnan
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 80)
- LCCN
- 2008027539
- LCSH
- Moche (Peru)--Antiquities