1993.43.1 (Mask)

Mask, metal with pronounced eyes, cheekbones, nose Holes in ears which earrings are attached: a ring with a yellow tear-drop shaped pendant hanging from it. Two snakes, one on either side of head from bottom ears up on to forehead, meeting with mouths raised dot pattern. Lips are pronounced with a red color (faded). Cheeks have traces of red paint; eyes, earring and snakes are yellow or white painted. On back of mask is a hemp rope attached to mask on either side by a hole under the ears. There is a loose-weave burlap-like material glued on from top of head to mouth area. On the mouth there is a metal projection that sticks out about two inches (on back of mask). There is a hole punched at top of forehead. Holes under eyes. Color: BK,YL,WH