Mask with pieces of green jade, shell, Spondylus, shell, and obsidian. Period: Classical

Mask with pieces of green jade, shell, Spondylus, shell, and obsidian. Period: Classical

As the olmec, the maya were masters in the creation and manufacturing of masks from various materials, especially jade. The smaller size, you may like what you see here, were smooth on the back and are thought to have been used as adornments for belts of the rulers. The size tended to be placed on the face of the deceased, such as funeral masks; but there were also masks type “portrait” made with small mosaic tiles jade and parts from other materials, such as shell and obsidian.’ Information and photos obtained from larutamaya.com.gt