Warka Mask
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The Warka Mask is an ancient Sumerian marble female face from the city of Uruk (Warka), considered one of the earliest naturalistic representations of the human face in Mesopotamian art.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Warka Mask canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Warka Mask Context triple: [Warka, hasSignificantArtifact, Warka Mask]
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Kanaga mask
The Kanaga mask is a distinctive Dogon ceremonial mask from Mali, characterized by its double-barred cross shape and used in complex funerary and cosmological rituals.
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Mistahimaskwa
Mistahimaskwa, also known as Big Bear, was a prominent 19th-century Plains Cree chief recognized for his resistance to Canadian government policies and efforts to protect his people's autonomy.
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Tatanua masks
Tatanua masks are elaborately carved and painted ceremonial masks from New Ireland in Papua New Guinea, traditionally used in Malagan funerary rituals and other important cultural performances.
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Sirige mask
The Sirige mask is a tall, plank-like ceremonial mask of the Dogon people of Mali, used in elaborate funerary and commemorative dances to symbolize the connection between the human and spiritual worlds.
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Vejigante masks
Vejigante masks are brightly colored, often horned and demonic-looking traditional Puerto Rican carnival masks used in festivals and parades to represent mischievous or protective folkloric figures.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Warka Mask Target entity description: The Warka Mask is an ancient Sumerian marble female face from the city of Uruk (Warka), considered one of the earliest naturalistic representations of the human face in Mesopotamian art.
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A.
Kanaga mask
The Kanaga mask is a distinctive Dogon ceremonial mask from Mali, characterized by its double-barred cross shape and used in complex funerary and cosmological rituals.
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B.
Mistahimaskwa
Mistahimaskwa, also known as Big Bear, was a prominent 19th-century Plains Cree chief recognized for his resistance to Canadian government policies and efforts to protect his people's autonomy.
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C.
Tatanua masks
Tatanua masks are elaborately carved and painted ceremonial masks from New Ireland in Papua New Guinea, traditionally used in Malagan funerary rituals and other important cultural performances.
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D.
Sirige mask
The Sirige mask is a tall, plank-like ceremonial mask of the Dogon people of Mali, used in elaborate funerary and commemorative dances to symbolize the connection between the human and spiritual worlds.
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E.
Vejigante masks
Vejigante masks are brightly colored, often horned and demonic-looking traditional Puerto Rican carnival masks used in festivals and parades to represent mischievous or protective folkloric figures.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Mesopotamian artifact
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ancient sculpture ⓘ archaeological find ⓘ stone mask ⓘ work of art ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Uruk Mask NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| approximateDate | circa 3100 BCE ⓘ |
| artisticStyle | naturalistic ⓘ |
| associatedDeity | Inanna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
Sumerian sculpture
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stone portrait ⓘ |
| civilization | ancient Mesopotamia ⓘ |
| condition | generally well preserved ⓘ |
| country | Iraq ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Iraq NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culture | Sumerian ⓘ |
| currentCity | Baghdad NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| currentLocation | Iraq Museum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| damage | minor chipping and surface wear ⓘ |
| dateOfCreation | 4th millennium BCE ⓘ |
| depicts | female face ⓘ |
| discoveredBy | German archaeological mission ⓘ |
| discoveredIn | 1939 ⓘ |
| feature |
carefully carved eyes
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defined nose ⓘ flat back for attachment to a body or support ⓘ modeled lips ⓘ |
| function |
cult image component
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temple decoration ⓘ |
| genre | portrait sculpture ⓘ |
| height |
about 20 cm
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approximately 8 inches ⓘ |
| locatedInPresentDay |
Al-Muthanna Governorate
NERFINISHED
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southern Iraq NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| lootedDuring | 2003 invasion of Iraq ⓘ |
| lootedFrom | Iraq Museum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed | marble ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being one of the earliest naturalistic human faces in Mesopotamian art
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detailed modeling of facial features ⓘ high level of craftsmanship ⓘ |
| originalContext | temple of Inanna at Uruk NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originallyIncluded |
a wig or headdress
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earrings or jewelry ⓘ inlaid eyebrows ⓘ inlaid eyes ⓘ |
| period |
Late Uruk period
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Uruk period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeOfDiscovery |
Uruk
NERFINISHED
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Warka NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recoveredIn | 2003 ⓘ |
| significance |
important reference for the study of Sumerian art
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key example of early Mesopotamian portraiture ⓘ |
| wasLooted | yes ⓘ |
| wasRecovered | yes ⓘ |
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