Such steel shame masks hand made  were used in older times to punish person who does anything wrong in society. The mask has LONG EAYS AND CHAIN to tie,  which would make the person wearing this mask more embarrassed.  Such device were made wear to person who do bad / wrong in society and tie on tree or pole where maximum passers see him by which feel shame and humiliation. 
I have described with best of my knowledge, still see pictures for age and use. Pictures are part of description.
Patina is good. At some places color can be seen.
This piece will grace your collection or beautiful gift to your dear ones.
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