A mandrill mask!

Come on.. who doesn't love mandrills? (I mean, they might be vicious and can rip your face off in one flash of their enormous teeth, but that's no reason not to love them, right?). They're the only mammal I can think of that has blue on their body, so.. another reason for their awesomeness? Maybe? (Yes, I know blue-footed boobies are equally as awesome because they have blue on their feets, but I said mammals here!)

And little fun fact-- Rafiki, despite referring to himself as a baboon, is actually some bastardized version of a mandrill and an olive baboon! NOW YOU KNOW!

Mandrills rock.

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Made out of Crayola Model Magic (believe it or not) and acrylic paint. This mask was made especially for one of my Anthropology professors in university who encouraged and inspired me through every step of the way. This one's for you, Nate!!