Anthropomorphic Face Collection (#7)

Three cupcakes, one clown face, one flower and one mouse face

Onion and leek soup served with creme fraiche smiley face and bread ears in small bowl

Dipping toast in egg yolk, close-up

Bowls of tomato soup, decorated with basil leaves, olives and cream in the shape of faces, served with breadsticks

Cupcake decorated with a chocolate monkey face

Biscuits arranged in groups of one, two, three and four

Childs potato and leek pies decorated with funny faces in white bowls, on place mat

Biscuits arranged in circle

Pizza with toppings in the shape of a face, served on a plate with cutlery arranged around it, close-up

Lentil and carrot puree in green bowl with spoon embedded, and green mug with spout

Vegetables arranged to form a face, on a plastic plate

Anthropomorphic face made from fruit and vegetables

Sculpture depicting a winged sphinx from Vulci, Montalto di Castro, Viterbo Province, Italy
Etruscan civilization. Sculpture depicting a winged sphinx. From Vulci, Montalto di Castro, Viterbo Province, Italy

Alabaster and gold leaf canopic jar with human head, symbol of genius Imset, protector of liver
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI, Kingdom of Psusennes I. Alabaster and gold leaf canopic jar with baboon head, symbol of genius Hapi, protector of lungs, son of Horus

Sculpted head from temple at Huantar
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 7th century b.C. Chavin culture. Sculpted head from a temple at Huantar

Burial mask of Tuya made of plastered cloth, gold leaf, vitreous pastes and alabaster from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII - Burial mask of Tuya made of plastered cloth, gold leaf, vitreous pastes and alabaster. Height cm. 41. From Thebes, tomb of Yuya and Tuya. Detail

Mexico, villahermosa, tabasco, Olmec art, Colossal stone head of a warrior
Olmec art (1100-475 b.C.) - Colossal stone head of a warrior

Statue of Ramses II as Sphynx holding a pot with Amon
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Statue of Ramses II as Sphynx holding a pot with Amon

Mask made from green stone from Principal Temple of Teotihuacan, Mexico
Pre-Columbian civilizations, Mexico, 3rd-9th century A.D. Teotihuacan civilization. Mask made from green stone. From the Principal Temple of Teotihuacan

Head of Helios-Sol from a Hellenistic model of Alexander Helios from Italy, Rome, church of Santa Prisca, Mithraeum
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Head of Helios-Sol from a Hellenistic model of Alexander Helios, 200-230 A.D. opus sectile, 29x26 cm. From the Mithraeum of the church of Santa Prisca in Rome

Bronze vessel from Ljungby
Prehistory, Sweden, Iron Age. Bronze vessel from Ljungby

Gold necklace with pendant of River-God, Achelouss head from Palestrina Hill, Rome Province, detail
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Goldsmith art. Gold necklace with pendant of the River-God, Achelouss head. From Palestrina Hill, Rome Province. Detail

Gilded wooden sarcophagus of Tuya, detail, face, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Gilded wooden sarcophagus of Tuya. Detail, face

Gold bracelets (armillas) from Vetulonia (Grosseto Province)
Etruscan civilization, 7th century b.C. Goldsmith art. Gold bracelets (armillas). From Vetulonia (Grosseto Province)

Figure of Anuket, goddess of the Nile river
Egyptian civilization. Figure of Anuket, goddess of the Nile river

Small gilded silver plates from Bologna
Etruscan civilization, 7th century b.C. Goldsmith art. Small gilded silver plates. From Bologna

Marble head of Ptolemy VI, , 2nd century b. c. 176-145 b. c
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 2nd century b.C. Marble head of Ptolemy VI (176-145 b.C.)

Polychrome ceramic amphora of Tlaloc, Rain God, from Temple Mayor, Tenochtitlan, Mexico
Aztec civilization, Mexico, 15th century. Tlaloc (Rain God) amphora, polychrome ceramic, from The Templo Mayor (Main Temple) of Tenochtitlan

Mexico, Campeche, Edzna, The Great Acropolis, detail
Mexico - Campeche - Edzna. The Great Acropolis, detail

Stone head
Aztec civilization, 14th-16th century A.D. Stone head

Limestone head of Cleopatra I or II, (181-164 b. c. )
Egyptian civilization, 2nd century b.C. Limestone head of Cleopatra I or II. From Alexandria, Mazarita district (181-164 b.C.)

Greek civilization, Figurines of idols from Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta, Greece
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Figurines of idols from the Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta, Greece

Treasure of Tutankhamen, Miniature Sarcophagus from New Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Eighteenth Dynasty. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Miniature sarcophagus

Diorite head of Ptolemy VII (ja), 2nd century b. c. (170-116 b. c. )
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 2nd century b.C. Diorite head of Ptolemy VII (ja) (170-116 b.C.)

Fresco depicting head of god Pan from Acholla, Tunisia, 2nd century a. d
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Fresco depicting head of god Pan. From Acholla, Tunisia

Theatre masks
Hellenistic art, 2nd century b.C. Theatre masks

Alabaster canopic jar of Ahmose, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Alabaster canopic jar of Ahmose

Relief on stone depicting birth of Quetzalcoatl, Mexico
Aztec civilization, Mexico, 15th century. Relief on stone - carvings - depicting the birth of Quetzalcoatl

The Golden Sun from La Tolita, Ecuador
Pre-Columbian civilizations, Ecuador, 5th century b.C.-V century A.D. Goldsmith Art. The Golden Sun. From La Tolita

Egypt, Gebel Zeit, Terracotta dolls
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom. Terracotta dolls. From Gebel Zeit

Czech Republic, Bohemia, Msecke Zehrovice, Masculine head with curls and necklace, circa 125 B. C. stone
Czech Republic, Bohemia, Msecke Zehrovice, Masculine head with curls and necklace, circa 125 B.C. stone 2nd Century B.C. Czech Republic, Prague

Bulgaria, Laskarevo, Funerary bas-relief portraying a couple 2nd century A.D. Bulgaria, Sofia, Natsionalen Arheologitcheski Muzej Ban (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

A gold-leaf female head with turquoise, nariquera (nose ring) and pendent from La Tolita, Ecuador
Pre-Columbian civilizations, Ecuador, 5th century b.C.-V century A.D. Goldsmith Art. A gold-leaf female head with turquoise, nariquera (nose ring) and pendent. From La Tolita

Fragment with three-headed demon
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Fragment with three-headed demon

Jade mask in the form of a bat
Mixtec civilization, Mexico. Jade mask in the form of a bat. From Monte Alban

Granite statue of Ptolemy IX or X, bust, 116-81 b. c
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 2nd century b.C. Granite statue of Ptolemy IX or X (116-81 b.C.). Detail, bust

Part of Phoenician sculpture
Phoenician civilization - 6th century b.C. - Fragment

Italy, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Aquileia, Udine province, Patriarchal Basilica of Saint Mary
Italy - Friuli Venezia Giulia - Aquileia (Udine province). Patriarchal Basilica of Saint Mary (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1998). Early-Christian mosaic flooring representing the Devil, 4th century

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Anthropomorphic Faces: A Journey Across Continents and Cultures" From the intricate wood carved masks in Te Puia Maori Cultural Center to the mesmerizing sandstone faces at Bayon, King Jayavarman VII's masterpiece, anthropomorphic expressions have captivated humanity for centuries. These remarkable creations transcend time and borders, offering glimpses into diverse traditions and beliefs. In Rotorura, North Island of New Zealand, Pacific, a traditional wooden mask reveals the Maori culture's profound connection with nature. Its meticulously crafted features embody ancestral spirits that guide their people through life's challenges. Meanwhile, in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe stands the enigmatic Grey Man of Merrick. Carved by ancient hands into rugged hillsides, this mysterious face whispers tales of forgotten legends and echoes of a bygone era. Traveling further east to Ayutthaya Province in Thailand brings us face-to-face with a serene Sandstone Buddha image nestled under a Bodhi tree. Its tranquil expression invites contemplation and reflection amidst bustling surroundings. Venturing westward to Massa Carrara in Italy unveils an awe-inspiring Stele-statue of Lunigiana. This monumental figure exudes strength and resilience as it stands tall against the test of time—a testament to human creativity throughout history. As we journey through Kathmandu in Nepal, Asia unfolds before our eyes—a Buddhist Stupa standing proudly amidst ancient architecture near Durbar Square. The intricately designed features symbolize enlightenment while evoking spiritual devotion within its visitors. The vibrant cityscape of Barcelona beckons us next as Antonio Gaudi's La Pedrera (Casa Mila) showcases singing chimneys adorned with playful faces—The Pop Girls. These whimsical sculptures add an element of joy to everyday life while paying homage to Catalonia's rich artistic heritage. Finally, we find ourselves surrounded by the flickering glow of candles, pumpkins, and a ghostly presence.