funeral mask
Burial face covering
A funeral mask is a covering placed over the face of a deceased person for burial or entombment.
Such masks, often crafted from gold, bronze, or other durable materials, served to preserve or idealize the appearance of the dead.
The golden funeral mask of Tutankhamun is among the most famous artifacts of ancient Egypt.
- deathCessation of life
- burialPlacing deceased underground
- burial riteCeremony honoring the dead
- tombUnderground chamber for remains
- resting placeLocation for settling down
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- burial goodsgrave goods, burial goods, burial urn, cremation urn, urn
funeral maskbirth announcement
Notice of newborn's arrival
christening gown · wedding veil · birth certificate · birthday crown · graduation cap
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