Striking Miniature Mask
The one thing that seems to keep popping up throughout history and across cultures is masks. They come in different shapes, sizes, patterns, and designs and always seem to capture our attention and imagination. The OP, in this case, found this intriguing-looking miniature mask in New Zealand and couldn’t help but wonder what the origin of it was.

A helpful commenter pointed out that it is a Balinese “yawning” dance mask and this was the miniature version of an actual mask used in Balinese dance performances. Apparently, they are considered sacred and represent divine messengers. What a great find indeed!