Hand Carved Rattlesnake Mask In Cherokee Indian Museum. The Snake Mask Was Worn By Warriors In The War Dance And The Warrior Or Brave Dance. The Rattlesnake Is A Favorite Theme Of Mask Carvers. They Were Generally Hand Carved Out Of Walnut Then Dyed Or Stained. The Carving Is Very Intricate On This Particular Mask.

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