Antique Independent Order of Odd Fellows Ceremonial Mask

Description

Up for your consideration is an antique Independent Order of Odd Fellows Ceremonial mask and copy of ownership.
This has been in the family for many years and the family decided it needed to go to someone who collected these items instead of letting it be stored and forgotten.  The mask belonged to W. D. Adams, a family member, from Arkansas, and he wore it to the lodge he belonged to for ceremonial events. I really don't know much about the Odd Fellows, only what I have read, but this has been stored for many years with his official certificate. This is a
COPY of the official certificate
as family members wanted to keep the original. So basically this is for authenticity only. The mask measures about 10 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches and is in fair shape for the age. It does have a few holes on the side and a few small stains but again for the age it is in good shape. It has a  vivid orange color at the top with black mustache, black eyebrows and flesh tone skin.The original string is still attached on the sides and is very fragile. Please use your ZO0M to look closely at each picture and ask questions BEFORE you bid if you need to. Most of my items I list are antique or vintage, I will only accept returns IF the item is not as described and pictured. So pictures are a major part of my item description and I rely heavily on them to describe an item's condition. This mask comes from a smoke-free environment and again has been stored for many years in a trunk. I will ship priority mail as soon as you pay with PayPal and I normally ship out within 24 hours packaged carefully. Please check out my other listings on E-Bay and my 100% feedback. Thank you for looking at this treasure.