Mask of elder male face

Papier mache painted mask, face of an elderly male, used in puppetry, with real hair on head and for eyebrows, moustache and wispy beard, Japanese, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A113269
Materials:
papier mache, glass, hair and complete
Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 75 mm x 46 mm,
type:
mask, human hair and human remains
credit:
Willis, A P R