Carved mask of light wood, concave in shape. It is painted with black around the eyebrows and mouth, with black chevron stripes below the mouth, and a beard indicated on the chin in black paint. There are also traces of reddish brown paint. THere are two square holes on each side towards the top, perhaps for the ears or for supporting the mask when worn.
mask (dance & live theatre)
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