Antique Odd Fellows Mesh Mask with Original Elastic Strap puzzle whimsy I see a lot of

I see a lot of rusty old iron chains in my neck of the woods

but they were carved slightly unevenly

all of which still move easily

1970s or 80s

I'd guess a school girl creation dating to the early 20th century or so

Antique Odd Fellows Mesh Mask with Original Elastic Strap puzzle whimsy I see a lot ofI continue to grab these when I come across them which is increasingly rarely it seems as I continue to find them such evocative things, including for literally carrying the facial imprints of Odd Fellows long gone into the present and future. I also like that the faces on these antique homemade ones often look quite goofy this one, to me, a bit as if just having feasted and now wearing a happy, satiated smile! With red painted lips and cheeks, black