Mask

About this object

Cultural context

Possibly made for sale.

Physical description

Ovular mask with protruding nose that is in the shape of a bird's head and beak. Eyes are circular cutouts and mouth is a horizontal ovular cutout; front is flat and slanted with forehead further forward than chin. Decoration is in white and black stripes on red ground. Back has cloth attached with nails around top; a wire hanger is attached to sides with metal hooks; a small area has been slightly hollowed out for nose.