Mask tseringma
19. Jahrhundert | René Nebesky-Wojkowitz
The mask is worn during Dashera dances. Among the Newar of the Kathmandu Valley, dances are part of the esoteric sphere alongside ritual chants. Certain dances are performed by priests together with their wives. They form the basis of the cult of tantric deities.
The mask is worn during Dashera dances. Among the Newar of the Kathmandu Valley, dances are part of the esoteric sphere alongside ritual chants. Certain dances are performed by priests together with their wives. They form the basis of the cult of tantric deities.
Collector:
René Nebesky-Wojkowitz (1923 Groß-Hoschütz - 1959 Wien) DNB
Time:
19. Jahrhundert
Object Name
Maske
Culture
Nepal, Newar
Material/technology:
Metall, Reste von Bemalung
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Himalaya/Nepal
Invs.
138562
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