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DEATH MASK

370,00 €

Death mask, made in 1928.

A plaster death mask, first casting, signed Schäper and dated 1928.

Death masks are certainly one of the more fascinating traditions of human history and a way in which people preserved the memory of the deceased. The most famous death masks undoubtedly originate from Egypt, where they were buried together with the dead. Ancient Roman masks made of wax are also well known; these were used as models for carving tombstones. A similar tradition continued for centuries until changes in production occurred toward the end of the Middle Ages, when plaster began to be used instead. At that time, masks were used in funeral rituals and later preserved in libraries, museums, and universities.

Death masks were not made only for royalty and nobility, but also for distinguished individuals — poets, philosophers, dramatists, and others. As in ancient Rome, these masks were often used as references for portraits, sculptures, busts, or engravings depicting the deceased. Today, death masks have somewhat fallen into obscurity, yet they remain a powerful reminder of mortality and carry a strong memento mori symbolism.

Dimensions: 28 × 17 × 14 cm

Weight: 1,1 kg

The mask is in good condition.

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