Death Mask (Noun)
Meaning
A cast taken from the face of a dead person.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The artist created the sculpture using a death mask of her deceased grandfather as inspiration.
- Death masks were traditionally used in the 18th and 19th centuries to preserve the likeness of deceased royalty.
- His death mask is displayed in the museum next to the famous poet's personal belongings.
- To honor her favorite composer, the collector purchased a rare copy of his death mask.
- Wax death masks of famous historical figures are on exhibit at the city's history museum.