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Animal head mask
Animal head mask

Animal head mask

Place of OriginTibet
Date1700-1800
MaterialsWood
DimensionsH. 14 1/2 x W. 9 1/2 in x D. 10 1/2 in, H. 37 cm x W. 24.1 cm x D. 27 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60S189
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsSculpture
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More Information
Animal masks are part of the paraphernalia for the religious dances of Tibet. The dances took place around the New Year and served to exorcise the evils of the old year and to usher in good luck for the new. The white mask may represent the snow lion, guardian animal of Tibet.