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| Pre-Columbian artists often incorporated mosaic work into their creations. This Aztec mask is made of wood covered with polished pieces of turquoise. The teeth and eyes on the face are made of shell. The mosaic pieces are attached to the wood with a vegetable resin. This mask was probably used for specific dances or rituals. | ||||||
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| Bridgeman Art Library, London/New York | ||||||
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| Native Americans of Middle and South America; Pre-Columbian Art and Architecture; Mosaics; Aztec Empire | ||||||
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