Bad Water (Mysterious Medicine Man to The Lone Ranger) - Wheaties Cereal mask (1950s) - cutout

A rare vintage cutout mask from the Wheaties Lone Ranger series of the 1950s, this one features Bad Water, the mysterious medicine man adversary of the Lone Ranger. Distributed on the backside of cereal boxes, kids would cut and wear these bold litho masks, immersing themselves in the radio and television adventures of the masked rider.

The Bad Water mask is one of the more obscure villains from the Lone Ranger set, making it particularly appealing for collectors aiming to complete the full series of cereal-issued masks.

Date: 1950s

Origin: Backside of Wheaties cereal box (General Mills)

Character: Bad Water – medicine man adversary of the Lone Ranger

Size: 9.5 x 8 inches

Condition: Bright colors with some light handling wear from age; solid presentation piece with excellent display value.