Reverent Oxidized Copper Decorative Funeral Mask Statuette Dominican Republic accenting them with swirling spiral

accenting them with swirling spiral and dot motifs with a striking combination of finishes

Balancing her baby on her knees

Meaning 'bliss' in Sanskrit

the mitts mix together the colors of a desert mesa

Reverent Oxidized Copper Decorative Funeral Mask Statuette Dominican Republic accenting them with swirling spiralThe contemplative, reverent gaze of this copper and bronze decorative mask statuette is fitting with its inspiration, the masks used in funeral ceremonies of Lamyayeque pre Columbian cultures in the north of Peru during the 8th and 15th centuries. The squared off shape and accessories denote royalty. Both sides feature the intricate face, each with different embellishments for the mouth. Designed by Ana Maria Enciso of Peru, the statuette is made of