However, suspicions arose that the mask had instead been stolen from Egypt, and Zahi Hawass, Secretary-General of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, asked that the mask be returned to Egypt.
Namun kecurigaan muncul bahwa topeng itu telah dicuri dari Mesir, dan Zahi Hawass, sekretaris jenderal Dewan Konsili barang antik, Mesir, meminta agar topeng itu dikembalikan ke Mesir.