Mask
Date19th or 20th century
MediumWood, iron, and animal hair
DimensionsApprox.: 8 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 3 inches (21.6 × 19.1 × 7.6 cm)
CultureNepal
ClassificationsArtifacts
Credit LineGift of Amyas Naegele, Class of 1978, and Eve Glasberg
Terms
- Artifacts
- Nepalese
- Wood
- Iron
- Animal hair
- Masks
- Faces
Object number2007.089.004
Label CopyThis mask is thought to originate from a remote village of Nepal’s middle mountain ranges. Differing in appearance from the Himalayan masks associated with Tantric Buddhism and Cham dances, masks such as this were worn by clown and buffoon characters in mimes performed during New Year, or at other seasonal celebrations such as those of the harvest festival. The rather bawdy performances involving these characters generate much laughter among the crowds, and also serve to scare away evil spirits.Collections
19th or 20th century
early 20th century
20th century