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DiaporamaLambayeque funerary mask
Masks like this one were placed in the tombs of rulers along with hundreds of other grave goods, the purpose of which was to highlight the status of the deceased. Some scholars believe that the figure depicted in this mask is Naylamp, the mythical founder of Lambayeque culture. It is probable that, at his death, the deceased individual wished to be identified as part of the royal lineage of Naylamp, as a way of conserving his social status, even after death.
lambayeque culture (? – ?)
Explore the Lambayeque culture, known for intricate ceramics, metalwork, and textiles. Discover their rich history and artistic legacy on Peru's northern coast.
Museo Central. Banco Central de Reserva del Perú (Lima, Peru)
Explore Peru's artistic legacy at Museo Central BCRP! Admire pre-Columbian artifacts, colonial paintings & republican masterpieces housed in Lima’s historic bank building – a cultural landmark.
About this artwork
- Title: Lambayeque funerary mask
- Artist: lambayeque culture
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museo Central. Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
- Main color: Bronze
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
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