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Illustration

Mark Cartwright
by Carole Raddato
published on 20 June 2016
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A terracotta mask from Tharros, 6th-5th century BCE. These masks were used to ward off evil spirits in Carthaginian culture and are commonly found in Punic tombs. (National Archaeological Museum, Cagliari)

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Raddato, C. (2016, June 20). Punic Mask. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5250/punic-mask/

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Raddato, Carole. "Punic Mask." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 20, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5250/punic-mask/.

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Raddato, Carole. "Punic Mask." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 20 Jun 2016. Web. 26 Jul 2024.

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