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Garuḍa ceremonial mask

 
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Title
Garuḍa ceremonial mask
Description
Carved and painted wooden ceremonical mask representing Garuḍa, the Hindu mythical bird that agreed to be ridden by Vishnu in exchange for amrita, an elixir which would bestow immortality. The mask depicts Garuḍa with a fanged beak and bulging eyes, mouth open and a long, curling tongue. The mask is painted mostly green with orange and red in some areas. A leather strap is attached for the wearer to secure it during use.
Format Extent
1 wooden mask; 23.2 x 18.4 cm (9 1/8 x 7 1/4 in)
Subject
Animals, Mythical; Garuḍa (Mythical bird); Hinduism--Indonesia--Bali Island
Note
Featured in the Craft and Folk Art Museum (now Craft Contemporary) 2006 exhibit “Healing: A Cultural Exploration" with label: "Ceremonial Mask- Represents Garuda, a mythological bird that is ridden by Vishnu who conferred immortality upon Garuda.- Hindu- Bali, Indonesia- Ca: early to mid 20th century." Also featured in the Loyola Marymount University gallery show “The Color of God” in October 2003. Mask is found in "Mask of the World" book written by Douglas Congdon-Martin and Jim Pieper that features items displayed in an exhibition at the California Heritage Museum of the same name.
Collection
Jim and Jeanne Pieper Collection, AR-010, 0122-Bali
Donor
Jim and Jeanne Pieper
Type
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Geographic Location
Bali (Indonesia: Province)
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