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

Ceremonial mask
Western Nepal
Wood, hair, iron, kamero (white-clay pigment)
H. 43.5 cm.

Christian Lequindre Collection

The shaman-mediums in western Nepal are called dhami. They wear a long characteristic lock of hair, sometimes braided with gold or silver thread.
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