Funerary Mask of K’inich Janaab’ Pakal I

Title (Dublin Core): Funerary Mask of K’inich Janaab’ Pakal I
Description (Dublin Core): This funerary mask is made of pieces of jadeite in the form of a mosaic. It depicts Pakal, a ruler of Palenque (r. 615-683 CE). Jadeite was considered highly valuable because it was difficult to obtain. Jadeite was related to death, immortality, and rebirth. Thus, using jadeite to adorn the body was a way to immortalize Pakal and secure his transition into the afterlife.
Creator (Dublin Core): unknown
Identifier (Dublin Core): 05.0-01461
Date (Dublin Core): 7th c. CE
Type (Dublin Core): mosaic (process)
Coverage (Dublin Core): Palenque; Chiapas; Mexico
cultural context (VRA Ontology): Maya (culture or style); Mesoamerican
Medium (Dublin Core): jade (rock); obsidian
Subject (Dublin Core): Death mask; Maya art
height (VRA Ontology): 25.6 cm
width (VRA Ontology): 18.8 cm
depth (VRA Ontology): 10.6 cm
Rights (Dublin Core): In Copyright
Rights Holder (Dublin Core): National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico