$425

China Hughlin Imports Collection
24" tall

CHINESE EXORCISING MASK

used in exorcising rituals to drive away ghosts and evil spirits that caused pain and deseases. The mask is made to appear as grostesque as possible to scare away the evil spirits, the third eye on the forehead symbolizes wisdom. Nowadays the exorcising rituals have evolved into local operas in praise of military deeds and high ranking officers.

24" tall 18" wide 12" deep
carved wood with some paint

China, Central Plaines (late 19th century)

TH08MASK1

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