Ayakiri mask

Date20th century

MediumCeramic

Dimensions9 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (24.1 × 19.1 cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. William Pickens

Object number2004.4.11

DescriptionWhite mask with large protruding forehead and cheeks. Red lips, with an open smiling mouth showing black teeth. Black arched, thin eyes with a droplet shaped spot of red at each outside corner. Black headdress and pink cheeks. 2 black dots on forehead and one indented dot on each cheek.

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