Karura mask
Date19th/20th century
MediumWood
Dimensions12 1/2 × 8 1/2 × 5 3/4 in. (31.8 × 21.6 × 14.6 cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. William Pickens
Object number2004.4.2
DescriptionBird-like face with red crest on forehead, protruding gold eyes, small human-like nose, and beak-like mouth, open and holding a gold bead. Red, pointed ears. Interior is lined with a netting like fish cloth. Along P.R. side is a rice paper label. Cord for hanging.On View
Not on viewCollections
18th/19th century
CEYLON/SRI LANKA
Egypt
Pre-Columbian
19th/20th century
19th/20th century
1200-1400 A.D.