Mask from Provadia

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The Mask from Provadia is a Chalcolithic artifact that was found at the Solnitsata archeological site.[1]

"A holding the Chalcolithic mask"
MaterialClay
Lengthc. 5 cm
Createdc. 4500 BC
DiscoveredVarna, Bulgaria
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Mask from Provadia
MaterialClay
Lengthc. 5 cm
Createdc. 4500 BC
DiscoveredVarna, Bulgaria
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The mask has no mouth and features a stylized nose and elliptical eyes. There are small holes on the artifact that are believed to have been used to hang up or wear the artifact.[2]

The artifact is one of many others found at the site. The area also includes a mass grave and salt extraction facilities.[3]

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