Too small I think for wearing
then used how?
the face is delicately carved
the dark wood old
and polished
forehead slightly shiny
as if with sweat
the eyes cast down
and closed but not
completely
long narrow nose
lips neither pursed
nor open
not smiling neither frowning
rather a look of inwardness
of contemplation
tiny ears placed
slightly far forward
the hat of tightly woven twine
also dark brown rises above
to make what doubtless was
a noble crest but with neglect
is now a snarl of loose ends
down the back
and sides the netting drapes
widening out a bit
below the chin
like a knight's
chainmail coif
there is a look of
of noble resignation not entirely
sad but hardly joyful
the mask suggests
the wisdom of experience
eyes that have seen
what the world has to offer
for good and evil both
and now turned inward
have found a source of peace