life mask

American  

noun

1. a cast of the face of a living person.

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life mask British  

noun

1. a cast taken from the face of a living person, usually using plaster of Paris

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Example Sentences

The masks were sculpted over Hawke’s life mask in clay and then a mold was made.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2022

Then hollow quills were placed in Kicking Bear’s nostrils, his face was covered in grease and plaster of Paris was applied to create a life mask.

From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2018

But almost two centuries later, the life mask - or something like it - could be making a comeback.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2015

A replica of a life mask cast from the features of William Blake.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2011

Dr. Bigelow unveils his plaster life mask of Phineas.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman