This is a Maya funerary mask dating from 600 to 900 CE, crafted from a combination of jade, hematite, and spondylus shell.

The mask was discovered in a tomb at the ancient city of Calakmul, a major Maya center in present-day Campeche, Mexico.

It exemplifies the Maya’s exceptional skill in mosaic work and their use of precious materials in funerary contexts, reflecting both artistic sophistication and religious significance.

The mask’s striking green and red coloration, intricate inlay, and expressive features were likely intended to honor and protect the deceased in the afterlife. Today, this remarkable artifact is part of the collection at the Fuerte Museo Regional de San Miguel in Campeche, where it continues to offer insight into the ceremonial and spiritual practices of the Classic Maya civilization.