Tutankhamen Gold Mask

Tutankhamen

On his head is the nemes, a fabric headdress most likely made of dyed cloth with interwoven gold brocade. On his forehead is a daidem comprised of a gold band with with the cobra and vulture icons of gold inlaid with lapis lazuli (blue stone), carnelian (red) and turquoise (bright blue-green). The same materials were used in the elaborate beaded yoke which is worn about Tut's shoulders and chest.