Archaic Mask

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Archaic Mask by an unknown artist depicts a stone sculpture of a human head. The head is tilted slightly to the right. The face has a neutral expression with eyes closed. The nose is straight and slightly pointed. The mouth has a small, straight line. The hair is carved close to the head with short lines etched into it. The sculpture is made of a light-colored stone and has a rough texture. A small metal stand supports the sculpture from below. The background is a plain gray color.