Mask in the form of a human face, made from unglazed fired clay. There are holes cut out for the mouth, two nostrils, and two eyes. The facial features are oulined with red pigment, and the remainder of the mask is decorated with floral sprays and birds. The mask has three holes for a fastening.
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