Roman mask

The Kalkriese Mask – worn by one of Varus’ doomed troops in the Teutoburg forest

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Roman statue of Melpomene holding a mask Paris, musée du Louvre

I think this mask would serve as a good Oedipus mask because it shows despair, which is really what Oedipus ends up feeling at the end of the play. Also, it shows streams coming from the eyes, which could signify Oedipus after he gouges out his eyes.

roman war mask

This magnificently scared-looking face represents the art of Tragedy, especially in the theater. It is part of a statue of Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy, who holds the mask with her right hand. Masks like this one were actually worn by actors on stage during Roman times to emphasize the role they were playing. It is thought this particular mask represented the Greek hero Heracles. The statue dates back to the second century AD and was found in the Italian region of Lazio. It came in the…

1,900 Year Old Roman Iron Cavalry Mask.

From the movie "Gladiator" starring Russell Crowe

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Zbrush and Roman Mummies :smiley: