Anthropomorphic Face Collection (#9)

Clay decoration from Temple of god Tlaloc at Teotihuacan (City of the Gods). Teotihuacan civilization, Mexico
Teotihuacan civilization, Mexico - Clay decoration from Temple of god Tlaloc at Teotihuacan (City of the Gods)

Vase decorated with figure of hunter and face, Peru, Nazca culture
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 2nd-7th century A.D. Nazca culture. Vase decorated with the figure of a hunter and a face

Canopic jar depicting human-headed Amset, protector of liver
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Canopic jar depicting human-headed Amset, protector of the liver

Golden portrait vessel, Peru, Chimu culture, Pre-Inca civilization
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 2nd century b.C. Chimu culture. Golden portrait vessel

Small sculpture in nenfro (grey tufa) depicting a centaur from Vulci, Montalto di Castro, Viterbo Province, Italy
Etruscan civilization. Small sculpture in nenfro (grey tufa) depicting a centaur. From Vulci, Montalto di Castro, Viterbo Province, Italy

Bucchero vase from Campana Collection
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Bucchero vase. From Campana Collection

Fragment of bead embroidery, polychrome enamelled clay, stylized human face
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Stylized human face. Fragment of bead embroidery, polychrome enamelled clay, Saitic period

Polychrome stone statue of Tlaloc, god of rain, from Temple Mayor, Tenochtitlan, Mexico
Aztec civilization, Mexico, 15th century A.D. Polychrome stone statue of Tlaloc, god of rain. From the Temple Mayor at Tenochtitlan

Tunisia, Carthage, Glass paste mask 3rd Century B.C. Tunisia, Carthage, Musee National De Carthage (Archaeological Museum), Phoenician art

Zapotec civilization, Mexico, Polychrome ceramic funerary urn
Zapotec civilization, Mexico, 1st century A.D. Polychrome ceramic funerary urn

Unfinished brown quartzite head of Queen Nefertiti from New Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, Kingdom of Akhenaton. Unfinished brown quartzite head of Queen Nefertiti, height cm. 35.5. From Tell el-Amarna, a sculptors workshop

Marble head of Alexander the Great
Hellenistic art, 2nd-1st century b.C. Marble head of Alexander the Great. Height 37 cm. Probably from Alexandria, Egypt

Granitoid sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut from New Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, Kingdom of Hatshepsut. Granitoid sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut. From the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Detail

Stone axe depicting man attired with dolphin from Las Limas, Veracruz-Llave, Mexico, Totonac civilization
Pre-Columbian civilizations, Mexico, 6th-9th century A.D. Totonaca civilization. Stone axe depicting a man attired with a dolphin, from Las Limas, Veracruz-Llave, Mexico

Italy, Prehistory, Head of stele-statue of Malgrate type, From Verrucola (Liguria Region)
Prehistory, Italy, 3rd millenium b.C. Head of a stele-statue of the Malgrate type. From Verrucola (Liguria Region)

Lekanis with female protomes decoration from Valle Trebba, Emilia Romagna region, Italy
Italic civilizations, 4th century b.C. Civilization of the ancient city of Spina. Lekanis with female protomes decoration. From Valle Trebba, Emilia Romagna region, Italy

Head of horseman wearing helmet in the shape of an eagle, Mexico, Aztec civilization
Aztec civilization, Mexico, 15th century. Head of horseman wearing helmet in the shape of an eagle

Lambayeque style vase, Peru, Chimu culture
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 14th century. Chimu culture. Lambayeque style vase

Bronze statue depicting bird with human head from Valle d Aosta Region, Italy, detail
Roman civilization. Bronze statue depicting a bird with a human head. From Valle d Aosta Region, Italy. Detail

Polychrome wood sarcophagus of Princess Merit-Amon, detail, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Polychrome wood sarcophagus of Princess Merit-Amon. Detail

Figure of bearded man from Phoenician civilization
Phoenician civilization - 5th century b.C. Figure of a bearded man

Pectoral anthropomorphous key man type in smelted gold shaped by cire perdue (lost-wax process for shaping metal)
Pre-Inca civilization, Colombia, 10th century. Goldsmith Art. Tolima civilization. Pectoral anthropomorphous key man type in smelted gold shaped by cire perdue (lost-wax process for shaping metal)

Olmec civilization, Colossal stone head of a warrior, 1100-475 b. c
Olmec civilization, 1100-475 b.C. Colossal stone head of a warrior

Mosaic depicting theatrical masks and lyre
Roman civilization. Mosaic depicting theatrical masks and a lyre

Head of stone deity
Italic civilization, 5th century b.C. Head of a deity made of stone, from Avellino, Italy

Smiley face cheese pizza on pitta bread with peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms

Fresco depicting head of Dionysus with garland from Acholla, Tunisia, 2nd century a. d
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Fresco depicting head of Dionysus with garland. From Acholla, Tunisia

Greece, Aegina, Warriors head
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Warriors head from Aegina

Stone male head with moustache and collar, from Msecke Zehrovice, Czech Republic
Celtic civilization, Bohemia, 2nd-1st century b.C. Stone male head with moustache and collar. From Msecke Zehrovice, Czech Republic

Limestone opposed heads, from Roquepertuse
Celtic civilization, France, 3rd century b.C. Limestone opposed heads, from Roquepertuse

Bronze cauldron ornamented with applied human face figure, from Rynkeby, Detail
Celtic civilization, Denmark, 1st century b.C. Bronze cauldron ornamented with applied human face figure. From Rynkeby. Detail

Gundestrup cauldron, decorated silver vessel, Detail of outer decoration
Celtic civilization, Denmark, 1st century b.C. Gundestrup cauldron, decorated silver vessel. Detail of the outer decoration

Pair of brown knitted slippers, animal face pattern at the front

Hymen, bronze sculpture by Georges Braque
Georges Braque (1882-1963), Hymen, 1939, bronze sculpture, 76x50x33 cm

L Inglesina, Little English Girl ceramic
Arturo Martini (1889-1947), L Inglesina (Little English Girl), ceramic, cm. 34, 7

Reindeer head mobile

Austria, Vienna, Portrait of Johann Gottlieb Stephanie the Younger (Breslau, 1741 - Vienna, 1800), Austrian playwright
Portrait of Johann Gottlieb Stephanie the Younger (Breslau, 1741 - Vienna, 1800), Austrian playwright, theatre manager and librettist. Engraving

Egypt, Alexandria archaeological park, Pompeys Pillar, red Aswan granite column with Corinthian capital
Egypt - Alexandria archaeological park. Pompeys Pillar, red Aswan granite column with Corinthian capital, height 29 m

Iraq, Tell al-Rimah, Female face, frit 14th Century B.C. Iraq, Baghdad, National Iraq Museum (Archaeological Museum), Assyrian art

The Togato Barberini (statue representing a man holding the portraits of two forefathers), republican age, 1st Century B.C. Roman art

Cholula style ceramic vase from Templo Mayor (Main Temple) at Tenochtitlan, Mexico, 15th century
Aztec civilization, Mexico, 15th century. Cholula style ceramic vase. From the Templo Mayor (Main Temple) at Tenochtitlan

Apotropaic mask from Tharros, Sardinia Region, Italy, 6th century B. C
Phoenician civilization, 6th century b.C. Apotropaic mask. From Tharros, Sardinia Region, Italy

Bronze statuette portraying fighting Minerva
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Bronze statuette portraying a fighting Minerva

Greece, Mycenae, Painted stucco head of sphinx
Mycenaean civilization, 14th-13th century b.C. Painted stucco head of a sphinx, from Mycenae

Gold breast plat, Colombia, Quimbaya civilization
Pre-Columbian civilizations, Colombia, 10th-16th century. Goldsmith Art. Quimbaya civilization. Gold breastplate

Gold jewelry, necklaces, head with owl (symbol of death), Peru, Moche culture
Pre-Columbian civilization, Peru, 14th century. Goldsmith Art. Chimu civilization. Gold jewelry, necklaces, head with owl (symbol of death)

Tumi or a sacrificial ceremonial knife in gold portraying Naymlap, Peru, Chimu civilization
Pre-Columbian civilization, Peru, 14th century. Goldsmith Art. Chimu civilization. Tumi or a sacrificial ceremonial knife in gold portraying Naymlap

Sun and Moon Venetian Carnival Masks, Italy

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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.