Medusa Gorgon Terracotta Mask
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Mask Medusa Gorgon, terracotta reproduction.
Medusa Gorgon was a monstrous figure of Greek mythology with snakes for hair, who could turn anyone who looked into her eyes to stone. She was linked to the myth of Perseus, who killed her by cutting off her head; Medusa was the only mortal Gorgon.
- Material : terracotta
- Workmanship: handmade using ancient technique
- Color : random
- Dimensions: 4.72 × 5.51 × 1.97 in (12 × 14 × 5 cm)
- Weight: 290 g
- Suitable for indoors and outdoors
The Greeks and Romans placed images of Gorgons, Fauns and Sileni outside their homes to protect the entrances. Their monstrous features and tongues displayed in defiance were intended to frighten malevolent entities.
Product in Italy
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose the colour of the Medusa Gorgon Mask?
The page lists the colour as “random”. It therefore does not specify a selectable shade for this reproduction.
Why is the Gorgon mask associated with protecting the home?
The description recalls that Greeks and Romans placed images of Gorgons at entrances to symbolically ward off malevolent entities.
What are this terracotta reproduction’s dimensions and weight?
The listed dimensions are 4.72 × 5.51 × 1.97 in (12 × 14 × 5 cm), and the weight is 290 g. The product is made of terracotta in Italy.