Mask, Garuda
20. Jahrhundert | Theodor Manak
In both Hinduism and Buddhism, the mythological bird of the gods, Garuda, is worshipped as the enemy and conqueror of the potentially malevolent snake deities, the Naga. In buddhist cham dances, he accompanies many a guardian god as well as the god of death.
In both Hinduism and Buddhism, the mythological bird of the gods, Garuda, is worshipped as the enemy and conqueror of the potentially malevolent snake deities, the Naga. In buddhist cham dances, he accompanies many a guardian god as well as the god of death.
Collector:
Theodor Manak
Time:
20. Jahrhundert
Object Name
Maske
Culture
Nepal
Material/technology:
Papiermaché, bemalt
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Himalaya/Nepal/Jawalakhel
Invs.
156290