Vintage Papier-mâché Carnival Funhouse Character Head ethyl Star Lines

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the knife exhibits a utilitarian yet refined design-balanced between durability and emergency versatility

giving it an almost black appearance in certain lighting conditions

Rendered in high relief with a textured pebble background

and ocean detail reflects the academic realism long favored by marine painters

Vintage Papier-mâché Carnival Funhouse Character Head ethyl Star LinesLarge hand painted papier mch carnival or funhouse mask depicting a grinning male character with exaggerated facial features including a long pointed nose, wide blue eyes, black hair, and a cream colored cap. The hollow molded construction features painted facial details and a flared lower edge pierced with multiple mounting holes, indicating it was intended to be worn as part of a costume or parade outfit. Pieces of this type were commonly used in