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SHAMANS,
ANCESTORS AND DONORS
A look at tribal arts and cultures in old Asia

Ceremonial mask
Bajura District, Western Nepal
Wood, kamero (white-clay pigment)
H. 30.5 cm.

Christian Lequindre Collection

The white bands, like warrior marks are designed to frighten errant spirits during funeral ceremony.
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