mask (dance & live theatre)

Carved wooden mask in the shape of a tiger/jaguar with an open mouth decorated with animal teeth. Covered overall with yellow with black spots, white and red highlights. Nose is made from a separate piece. Previous repair to wood above upper central tooth. There is a hole on each side, behind the ear.

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