Miniature Mask 250 - 750

The "Miniature Mask" is a ceramic artifact created by the Huastec people between 250 and 750 CE. The mask features a stylized human face with large eyes, a wide nose, and a slightly open mouth. The mask's simplified features are characteristic of Huastec art, which often depicted figures in a geometric and abstract style. The mask's small size suggests that it may have been used for ritual purposes or as a personal adornment. Huastec, a Mesoamerican culture known for its distinctive art and ceramic traditions, resided in what is now eastern Mexico. The mask is currently on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.