Boy wearing a Peruvian Waq'ollo knit wool face mask. Rainbow striped knitted mask with contrasting eyebrows and face. Pulls over the head and has eye, nose and mouth openings. Wool face masks, such as this one, are called waq'ollos in Quechua, a local Peruvian dialect. Primarily worn and seen during the Peruvian Festival of Qoyllur Riti, [Lord of the Snow Star] ceremonies, Can be work on the slopes or to in the snow, Halloween or any time. 13 inches long by 9.5 inches wide when measured flat. One size fits most. Made in Peru.
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