Item 5

Totobobo cycling mask and filters

Manufactured by Totobobo UK, 2013

Plastic

2018.11

The Totobobo anti-pollution mask is designed to be mouldable to fit over the nose and mouth of the wearer. There are slots for two removable air filters, and two clear elasticated loops to hook over the ears.

This mask was used during a regular London commute between 2013–17; the two used filters were worn in another version of the same mask for 3 days in June 2018.

View catalogue entry for Totobobo

Part of the exhibition Unfamiliar.

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