Terracotta dance mask with holes for the eyes, nose and mouth. The face is decorated with shades of orange pigment, with black and white pigment highlighting the facial features. Straw hair is attached to the edge of the mask. Vegetable fibre cord is attached through two perforations, possibly for suspension.
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