Mask
About this object
History of use
Dance mask.
Iconographic meaning
Thought to represent a bird. The beak is hooked and curves inward, and the panels on the top of the head could represent feathers.
Physical description
Green, black, red and white mask with a rounded, hooked nose. Three separate protruding vertical panels attached along the forehead (third panel missing). Abalone shell piece dangles from the mouth. Colours used are black, red, white and green.
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