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Crows Head mask

Datec. 1879
Mediumwood, glass, metal
DimensionsOther: 21 × 20 × 57 cm (8 1/4 × 7 7/8 × 22 7/16 in.)
ClassificationsCeremonial Objects
Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-22
Object numberHRC 00022
Descriptionmask made from two pieces of wood, representing a crow with long, hooked beak. the lower jaw is manipulated by strings. round pieces of metal for eyes. small pieces of mirror for pupils in centre of metal pieces that were cut out. top of head nearly flat. beak painted black and red; face painted green; eyebrows painted black; strokes of brush in black on top of head. small holes on top of head.
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