Unnamed Mask

Unnamed Mask

The purpose this dancing mask served is uncertain. Schwartz relates that a couple of his informants mentioned what he called mood masks that were used to express happiness, sadness and anger, but he never saw any in the performances he observed. I don't know whether this mask which seems to convey anguish is one them. The original was recovered unlabelled from the ruins of the Hamburg museum in very poor condition. However, as it is a good example of Pagunan carving style, and one of Rohban's favourites, it was decided to include it.