Description

Wooden 'passport mask'. From a pointed chin, the face flares toward wider cheeks and a thick, pointed forehead. Eyes are small slits cut through the wood, and inset under a heavy brow. Nose is small with a sharp bridge. Mouth is small with protruding lips open to show tiny carved teeth. The edge of the mask is decorated with carved lines, containing holes that have been bored through the wood at regular intervals. Back of mask is concave and undecorated.