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Pitt Rivers Museum

1967.25.12

Face mask of papier mache, painted a dull red, orange and gold mouldings at eyebrows and cheeks, mouth open, upturned tongue (point broken off). Black headband with gold pattern painted on, death's head in centre, painted yellow and red. Mouth and nostrils pierced.

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1967.25.12

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Collection type
Object
Description
Face mask of papier mache, painted a dull red, orange and gold mouldings at eyebrows and cheeks, mouth open, upturned tongue (point broken off). Black headband with gold pattern painted on, death's head in centre, painted yellow and red. Mouth and nostrils pierced.
Geographical reference
Spiti
Person
Field collector G.H. Emerson
PRM source G.H. Emerson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930-1939
Date collected
1930s
Acquisition information
Donated: 1967
Materials and processes
Material Papier-Mâché Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Process Painted, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Width 283 mm, Length 349 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1967.25.12

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