DISCOVERART

Moche

Mask

100 BCE–500 CE
Copper, shell, and pyrite

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

View at artic.edu ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Moche

Blade with Two Figures in Presentation SceneBlade with Two Figures in Presentation SceneMaskMaskPortrait Vessel of a Young Man with a Scarred LipPortrait Vessel of a Young Man with a Scarred LipFeline FigurineFeline FigurineBead Carved in the Form of a Human HeadBead Carved in the Form of a Human HeadVessel in the Form of a Seated Ruler with a Pampas CatVessel in the Form of a Seated Ruler with a Pampas CatRhyton in the Form of a Man with an Exaggerated PhallusRhyton in the Form of a Man with an Exaggerated PhallusPortrait Vessel of a Ruler, Stirrup MissingPortrait Vessel of a Ruler, Stirrup Missing

More like this

Ritual MaskTeotihuacan — Ritual MaskShell Mosaic Ritual MaskTeotihuacan — Shell Mosaic Ritual MaskMale HeadIndia Uttar Pradesh — Male HeadMaskChina — MaskMask from a Horse BridleChina — Mask from a Horse BridleHead of a Deity or a Deified KingIndia Uttar Pradesh — Head of a Deity or a Deified KingHead of Bhairava, A Horrific Form of God ShivaNepal — Head of Bhairava, A Horrific Form of God Shiva“Running in Advance” Mask (Shinshotoku)Artist unknown (Japanese) — “Running in Advance” Mask (ShinsHead Fragment from a Large Ceremonial JarTiwanaku — Head Fragment from a Large Ceremonial JarFudo Myo-o maskArtist unknown (Japanese) — Fudo Myo-o maskHead Fragment from a Large Ceremonial JarTiwanaku — Head Fragment from a Large Ceremonial JarHead Fragment from a Large Ceremonial JarTiwanaku — Head Fragment from a Large Ceremonial Jar