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SHAMANS,
ANCESTORS AND DONORS
A look at tribal arts and cultures in old Asia
Ceremonial mask Christian Lequindre Collection As an archetypical emblem of a guardian–ancestor—indeed, healer—a mask deemed to be powerful was often copied (with the owners’ permission). The copy was then empowered during a special ceremony. |