A Yao Shaman Priest's Ceremonial Mask

Yao Priest/Shaman Mask, Laos/Thailand/China, 19th C. Paper on wood, horse hair. The lines across the cheeks and forehead indicate the mask represents someone of advanced age. Yao masks were typically

Yao Priest/Shaman Mask, Laos/Thailand/China, 19th C. Carved wood, horse hair. Worn or held during ceremonies to frighten away malevolent spirits. Size: 17'' x 6'' x 4'' (43 x 15 x 10 cm).

Yao Priest/Shaman Mask, Laos/Thailand/China, 20th C. Carved wood. Worn or held during ceremonies to frighten away malevolent spirits. Size: 17'' x 5'' x 3'' (43 x 13 x 8 cm).

Yao Priest's Ceremonial Robe, S. China, Early 20th C.Silk embroidery on cotton. Size: 3'9'' x 2'10'' (114 x 86 cm). Provenance: Sylvia and Philip Chaplain Collection, New Hampshire.

Yao Shaman Mask, Laos, with stand; teak wood. Size: 16" x 6" x 3.5" (41 x 15 x 9 cm).

5 Paper Yao Priest Masks. Worn on forehead when priest needs to impersonate a deity for a specific ritual. Early 20th c. Each Size: 9'' x 7.5'' (23 x 19 cm).

3 Paper Yao Priest Masks, South China, early 20th c. Worn on forehead when priest needs to impersonate deity for a specific ritual. Largest Size: 15'' x 13'' (38 x 33 cm).

Tibet. Himalayan tribes. Impressive Mahakala ceremonial shaman mask. 1980 circa. 740 gr. - 26x21x8 cm. Wooden handcarved by himalayan people, decorated with white pigmentation, Yak fur, bones and Rudr

Tibet. Himalayan tribes. Impressive Mahakala ceremonial shaman mask. 1980 circa. 1 Kg. - 28x20x11 cm. Wooden handcarved by himalayan people, decorated with red and yellow pigmentation, Yak fur, bones

Yao Ceremonial Shaman's Robe, Early 20th C. Shaman's ceremonial robe depicting various Taoist celestial figures characters, and dragons, cotton with silk embroidery, Yao people. Size: 40.5'' x 29'', 1

Yao Priest or Shaman's Robe, Early 20th C. Full length tunic robe open at front, deep side slits constructed of coarse cotton tabby cloth with silk embroidered panels on two front sections and solid b

Yao Priest or Shaman's Robe, Early 20th C. Full length tunic robe open at front, deep side slits. Constructed of coarse cotton tabby cloth with silk embroidered panels on two front sections and solid

Yao Priest or Shaman's Robe, Early 20th C. Open full length tunic robe of coarse cotton tabby cloth with panels forming two front sections and solid back; sides and ends left unfinished, raw edges. Em

An old and exceptional Yao priest’s cotton robe embroidered with silk, Laos or China, 19th century. Size: 50'' x 40.5'' (127 x 103 cm). The use of negative space in the presentation of the face

Shaman's ceremonial coat, silk embroidery on cotton, Yao people, Guizhou, China. Size: 42.5'' x 31.5'' (108 x 80 cm).

Shaman's ceremonial robe depicting various Taoist celestial figures and dragon, cotton with silk embroidery, Yao people, Guizhou, China. Size: 45'' x 32'' (114 x 81 cm).

Hand painted and hammered metal ceremonial mask with red and black pigments and signs of field use over many years. Nepal. The mask measures 8.5 x 8 inches. Provenance: The Robert Banks collection, Ma

A carved wooden ceremonial ritual mask painted with mineral pigments and with signs of heavy field use and wear. This mask was worn by a Yombe nganga, who is a shaman or ritual expert. Its white color

A finely carved wooden dance mask with semi-realistic facial features and a deep well handled surface patina suggesting field use as ceremonial drama mask. Nepal. The mask has been custom mounted and

Serene carved wooden ritual mask embellished with incised linear designs as well as a deep well handled surface suggesting many years of ceremonial field use , Nepal. The mask measures 11.5 x 8 inches

Early carved wooden ritual mask embellished with animal hair mustache and thick encrusted surface suggesting many years of ceremonial field use , Nepal. The mask measures 11 x 7.5 inches. a simple sta

Serene carved wooden ritual mask in large round form with a well handled surface suggesting many years of ceremonial field use , Nepal. Acquired from an old collection amassed in the 1960's. The mask

Archaic carved wooden ritual mask embellished with incised linear designs as well as a deep well handled surface suggesting many years of ceremonial field use , Nepal. The wood of this mask is dense a

American Indian or Native American, hand-carved and painted, depicting a seabird with man's face on its body surrounded by spirit creatures, such as fish and seal, attached by bird feathers and quills