Night of the Underwing

An artifact that embodies a hideous or monstrous idea

The Night of the Underwing mask was fashioned after the appearance of the Pink Underwing Moth in its caterpillar form. This artifact was created long ago by aborigne peoples and was meant to scare away predator just as the pink underwing moth's elaborate decals are meant to do.
Some people believe that the mask is quite hideous due to its obscure appearance, but many appreciate its beauty and what it stood for long ago. Defending their land against predators and protecting nature and the things they held dear was very important to the native people, so they celebrated the Pink Underwing Moth and used its details as an example, along with the details of other various animals, in their art and tribal painting.

Significance

This mask was found long ago and was stored in The Museum of Fine Arts in Detroit, Michigan for all to see. It has incredible value and is considered to be a priceless artifact. Unfortunately, it was stolen from the museum back in 1995 by infamous black market crime lord Rodrigo Mercio and has never been seen again since his disappearance.

Work in Progress!

Item type

Unique Artifact

Current Holder

Rodrigo Mercio

Rarity

There is only one of these Night of the Underwing masks known to still exist, but it is suspected that many similar masks were created back in the olden days.

Base Price

The mask was found and put at auction years ago, sold for millions of dollars. Then, it was proudly displayed at The Museum of Unusual Arts in Detroit, Michigan.

Raw materials & Components

The mask was created from wood and tribal paints. It is also encrusted with elaborate gems and jewels. Seven different types of fine Australian opal were used in the making of this mask back in 1890, two years after the Pink Underwing Moth was "discovered" there by Herbert Druce.