Pectoral Mask
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-chest ornaments
Date1324-1521
Made AtMexico, Central America, North America
Collection SiteState of Mexico, Mexico, Central America, North America
MediumGreenstone
Dimensions3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (8.9 × 8.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Hisae Dickey
Object number2021.10.1
DescriptionThis object is a miniature pectoral mask carved out of greenstone and it comes from the Aztec or Toltec people. Masks of this kind were often worn by leaders or dancers as a pectoral ornament or a pendant that hung from the neck. It is pierced on both sides, indicating this use. The mask portrays a realistically structured human face, and has a squared top, which demonstrates some influence from the Teotihuacán culture.On View
Not on viewCollections
550-1550 CE
19th to 20th Century
20th Century
mid to late 1800s
