Government of India
Mask
Alternative Title: Mahakala
Keywords: Mask
Wooden Mask
Publisher: National Museum, New Delhi
Description: This is a wooden mask depicting a Buddhist guardian deity, Mahakala. The deity is a common portrayal during the Chaam dance performances, which is a part of the pan-Himalayan tradition. Here, predominantly painted in turquoise, the deity is depicted wearing a crown of skulls.
Type: Anthropology
Received From: National Museum, New Delhi
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.title.alternative | Mahakala |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Sikkim, India |
| dc.coverage.temporal | 20th Century |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-01-31T08:58:59Z |
| dc.date.available | 2021-01-31T08:58:59Z |
| dc.description | This is a wooden mask depicting a Buddhist guardian deity, Mahakala. The deity is a common portrayal during the Chaam dance performances, which is a part of the pan-Himalayan tradition. Here, predominantly painted in turquoise, the deity is depicted wearing a crown of skulls. |
| dc.format.extent | Lt. 33 |
| dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
| dc.publisher | National Museum, New Delhi |
| dc.subject | Mask Wooden Mask |
| dc.type | Anthropology |
| dc.identifier.accessionnumber | 73.64/4 |
| dc.format.medium | image |
| dc.format.material | Wood |
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.alternativetitle | Mahakala |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Sikkim, India |
| dc.coverage.temporal | 20th Century |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-01-31T08:58:59Z |
| dc.date.available | 2021-01-31T08:58:59Z |
| dc.description | This is a wooden mask depicting a Buddhist guardian deity, Mahakala. The deity is a common portrayal during the Chaam dance performances, which is a part of the pan-Himalayan tradition. Here, predominantly painted in turquoise, the deity is depicted wearing a crown of skulls. |
| dc.format.extent | Lt. 33 |
| dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
| dc.publisher | National Museum, New Delhi |
| dc.subject | Mask Wooden Mask |
| dc.type | Anthropology |
| dc.identifier.accessionnumber | 73.64/4 |
| dc.format.medium | image |
| dc.format.material | Wood |
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