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Taotie Mask Attachment
Taotie Mask Attachment
Taotie Mask Attachment

Taotie Mask Attachment

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: gold
DimensionsOverall: 4.6 x 0.9 x 5.1 cm Base
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum
Object number2007.005.521
DescriptionA gold mask in the shape of a stylized taotie mask. A taotie is a mythical creature, often a head with no body that would eat people. It was a symbol of fear and force to others and a symbol of protection for one's own clan.
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