Mask Question: Can anyone tell me anything about this mask? If not specifically, the type, style, etc. It was photographed in a thrift shop in Homestead Florida. Thanks.

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Mask Question

Feb 11, 2015 11:21:36 #

dnathan

Can anyone tell me anything about this mask? If not specifically, the type, style, etc. It was photographed in a thrift shop in Homestead Florida. Thanks.

Unknown Mask

Feb 11, 2015 11:30:35 #

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

Might it have cone from a costume shop or some theatre company.

Feb 11, 2015 11:35:58 #

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Or it could be a death mask?

Feb 11, 2015 11:37:38 #

Photographer Jim Loc: Rio Vista, CA

It could be a decorative piece done by a ceramic artisan. It looks too contemporary, and not stylized enough to be a cultural piece. Look for a signature or potters mark; if done by someone significant you might be able to track it down online.

Feb 11, 2015 12:11:55 #

dnathan

THANK YOU!!!!

Feb 12, 2015 07:10:25 #

TimJD Loc: Ohio

I did a search in images.google.com/ and it displayed your posting in UH but nothing else close.

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