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Accession Number 988.8.33 Title mask Object Status cast Category decorative/ceremonial Object Type mask Portion complete Creator unknown Place Collected North America: United States, Illinois, Monroe County Cultural Region Eastern Woodlands Materials organic > faunal > bone Description Most god masks are usually made of shell. The square eyes and mouth which this specimen exhibits is an uncommon design. It has been suggested that this artifact was used as an ear ornament. Period Mississippian Credit Line Carolina Biological Supply Company? Scientific Name Mammalia View Taxonomy Details »