Lantien Yao mask YA187B
Wooden mask believed to ward off illness and evil spirits. It bears the marks of numerous nails formerly attaching eyebrows and goatee.
Lantien Yao minority. Northern Laos or Southern China.
19th century.
35 cm high.
Wooden mask believed to ward off illness and evil spirits. It bears the marks of numerous nails formerly attaching eyebrows and goatee.
Lantien Yao minority. Northern Laos or Southern China.
19th century.
35 cm high.