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Death Mask

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A death mask is a wax or plaster cast made of a person's face after they have died. It is often used as a way to preserve the likeness of the deceased.

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