Dusty Worrall "Uncle Thomas" mask from The King and I....

Description

Dusty Worrall "Uncle Thomas" mask from The King and I. (TCF, 1956) Vintage original Siamese-style theatrical mask created by Star Trek legend Wah Chang. Constructed of cast fiberglass shell with affixed plastic balls. Expertly studio finished to appear as carved wood with painted details. Holes cut for eyes, ears and nose. With foam rubber affixed to areas on the interior for comfort of wearer and with an elastic chinstrap present. Marked on interior foam, "#4". Visible worn by uncredited dancer Dusty Worrell as the "Uncle Thomas" character during the "Small House of Uncle Thomas" ballet. Measures 13 x 10.25 x 8 in. Exhibiting cracked edges, some edge loss, missing balls and surface rubbing. In vintage very good condition. Provenance: Butterfield & Butterfield, Western Costume Star Collection, October 10, 1994, Lot 1444.

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