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A Jadeite Jade replica of the mask that was found in the grave of a king. The eyes were ones layed in with metal pyrites. A ritual mask like this is typical for the Teotihuacan culture. Theattirbute had magical powers and was strongly connected to the dead. When someone keeps nthe mask in front of his face he transforms into the person represented by the mask and takes over his fysical and magical powers. It also offers protection against evil. The Teotihuacan mask is the other 'me'. Teotihuacan, Mexico. Teotihuacan culture. Classic period 200-900 A.C.