Dimensions | 19 H in. x 12 W in. x 5 D in. |
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Var Mask
Item Number wa-1368. Item Number wa-1368A river god mask in hand carved limestone. These kinds of wall masks were applied into the residences of nobility to provoke a scare. Throughout Italy these masks are also installed above the entrance doors. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa early 20th century, Sicily, Southern Italy