Mask Narasingha
19. Jahrhundert | Josef Troll
During sacred dances, the deity depicted takes possession of the body of the wearer of the mask and thus attains physical presence. The scene in which Vishnu, in his appearance as Narasingha, kills the demon king Hiranya Kashipu comes to life here. The ritual to banish harmful influences shows the influence of ancient folk religious beliefs.
During sacred dances, the deity depicted takes possession of the body of the wearer of the mask and thus attains physical presence. The scene in which Vishnu, in his appearance as Narasingha, kills the demon king Hiranya Kashipu comes to life here. The ritual to banish harmful influences shows the influence of ancient folk religious beliefs.
Collector:
Josef Troll (1844 Wien - 1919 Wien) DNB
Time:
19. Jahrhundert
Object Name
Maske
Culture
Sri Lanka
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Subkontinent/Sri Lanka
Invs.
23223
