smiling face with slightly open mouth, flat nose and openwork hairstyle with two buns; protruding ears

Mask, 20th century

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The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fundexpand_more  98.154

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This helmet mask is part of a lineage mask group, or a family of masks that perform together. It represents the male human face and symbolizes a royal or clan ancestor. Masks such as these usually perform at funeral or memorial celebrations. This mask is worn on the top of the head, while a mesh veil conceals the performer's face.

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smiling face with slightly open mouth, flat nose and openwork hairstyle with two buns; protruding ears