nułamałagamł (Fool Mask)

About this object

History of use

The dancer throws 'mucus' (usually in the form of raw oysters) at the audience - showing the rank of the family dancing the mask.

Physical description

Male wooden mask with a large, protruding nose, open mouth, prominent black eyebrows, and two black circles for eyes. Two small holes below eyes. Tufts of brown hair attached with nails to top of mask. Slightly raised eyes and eyebrows. Painted in red and black.