Devil Mask
About this object
History of use
Used for carnival, a time of encounter both with friends and ancestors.
Physical description
Devil Mask. Devil has small pointed ears, two curved horns, long black hair and facial hair. Large circular eyes with red pupils point downwards under a prominent brow ridge, and a large nose carved in high relief. Mouth is opened wide with tongue hanging out. Two green snakes extend down around neck with heads meeting under the chin. A single hole drilled on either side with yellow twine attached. Back of mask is unpainted.
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Materials
Date Made
Before 1989
Date Acquired
4 Aug 2013
How Acquired
Sold
Measurements
Overall: 34 cm x 22 cm x 8.7 cm
Object Number
3010/11