Lot 244 — Speckled Clay Mask with Twin Skull Halves
Lot 244 — Speckled Clay Mask with Twin Skull Halves
Lot 244 — Speckled Clay Mask with Twin Skull Halves

Lot 244 — Speckled Clay Mask with Twin Skull Halves

A speckled clay wall plaque: a stern carved face between swirl-patterned panels, flanked by two half-skulls, under a rope-twist band and a fan of coloured wings.

Artist
Unknown maker
Dimensions
Not yet measured
Materials
Clay with a speckled finish, painted

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SKU: WW-244 Category:

Description

A cousin of Lot 243, only grumpier. A stern carved face sits in the middle, wrapped in panels of swirling lines, with a half-skull standing guard on each side. A twisted clay rope runs across the brow, a tall fan of ridges rises above it, and wings of sage, mustard and lilac spread out to the sides. Three round studs sit along the bottom, and it hangs from a twine loop.

Clay with a speckled, stone-like finish and soft painted colour. Hang it in the galley to keep the cook honest.

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