Mask I find interesting from around the world.
Eharo, dance mask, Unknown, 1900s, From the collection of: Te Papa
After researching this mask I've found it comes from Papua New Guinean. The dimensions of this mask is what caught my eye.
HANOMAN MASK, Unknown, From the collection of: Museum Nasional Indonesia
Hanoman who was the leader of the King Ramawijaya's Warriors, took the form of a white ape because he represents bravery, dutiful dedication and was able to rescue Sinta the wife of Rama.
Mask, Unknown, first half of 20th century, From the collection of: Minneapolis Institute of Art
Coral Mask of Begtse, early 20th century, From the collection of: Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
Begtse is the Worldly protector of the Bogada Gregeens, the leaders of Mongolian Buddhism.
Japanese demon mask (theatrical), 1900/1950, From the collection of: Casa Museo Alberto Moravia
There are many different types of Japanese Demon mask and this is just one of them. Some Villages hold yearly ceremonies to drive away Oni particularly at the beginning of spring.
Japanese demon mask (theatrical), 1900/1950, From the collection of: Casa Museo Alberto Moravia
Mask, Unknown, 1800/1937, From the collection of: Museum of Ethnography
This mask represents the demon queen Rangda according to traditional Balinese Mythology.
Helmet Mask (Tatanua), Unknown, before 1900, From the collection of: North Carolina Museum of Art
Tatanua mask are used in funeral ceremonies in New Guinea
Malanggan Mask, Unknown, 19th century, From the collection of: Museo Nacional de Antropología, Madrid
Malagan ceremonies take place irregularly, and are typically large and complex events, taking several days, and requiring months or years of preparation.
Hudoq mask, Unknown, From the collection of: National Museum of Denmark
Hudoq is a Thanksgiving festival made up of the many sub groups of the Dayak. The mask represents the thirteen pests that destroy the crops.
Mask from New Ireland, Unknown, 1700/1900, From the collection of: Museum of World Culture
Another mask from New Guinea
Male Spirit Mask, Arambak, first quarter of 20th century, From the collection of: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The mask is thought to be from the Arambak culture. It is said to represent the male ancestral spirit who lives in water or hollow trees. Worn during initiating boys into the men's secret society.
Mask depicting Jauk Manis, 1/1937, From the collection of: Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen
Jauk Manis is a solo male style masked traditional ritual dance. The defining features are his bulbous eyes, buck teeth, and long fingernails.
Mask with hair of leave veins, used as a face protector and as deterrent of enemies, 1/1931, From the collection of: Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen
Seen this mask but wasn't able to find that much info about it other than what's on here.
Initiation mask, 1/1950, From the collection of: Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen
Believed to belong to the Ndnunga society.
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Museum Nasional Indonesia
Casa Museo Alberto Moravia
Museo Nacional de Antropología, Madrid
Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen
Museum of Ethnography
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Museum of World Culture
National Museum of Denmark
North Carolina Museum of Art
Te Papa
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art