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The most important one is in making their Cham dances or ritual dances celebrated as sacred ones held by Buddhist monks for the Monpa festivals and rituals, which signify the victory of good over evil. All these artifacts can be found in the Monpa Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh for their rich Buddhist heritage and artistic craftsmanship. The most pivotal of all these artifacts is the sacred wooden skull mask. The carving technique used to craft it represents the Monpa woodworkers' expertise in woodwork and religious insignia. The form of this mask is the human skull, and it is painted white and black with very minute detailing to make it resemble a real human skull. It is nowadays worn by monks during Cham dances for the main topics of Tibetan Buddhism-death, impermanence, and cycles of life, principles that are foundational among the Monpa people.
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The most important one is in making their Cham dances or ritual dances celebrated as sacred ones held by Buddhist monks for the Monpa festivals and rituals, which signify the victory of good over evil. All these artifacts can be found in the Monpa Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh for their rich Buddhist heritage and artistic craftsmanship. The most pivotal of all these artifacts is the sacred wooden skull mask. The carving technique used to craft it represents the Monpa woodworkers' expertise in woodwork and religious insignia. The form of this mask is the human skull, and it is painted white and black with very minute detailing to make it resemble a real human skull. It is nowadays worn by monks during Cham dances for the main topics of Tibetan Buddhism-death, impermanence, and cycles of life, principles that are foundational among the Monpa people.
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During Cham, wearing these skull masks enacts spiritual affairs, driving negative forces away and blessing people with peace and prosperity. This mask-making skill is precious in that it is passed down through generations, keeping the tradition of the Monpa tribe alive within cultural and spiritual realms. The craftsmanship of this type is today to become appreciated outside the bounds of religion because it is gaining actual recognition from collectors and art lovers who understand the historical and artistic significance behind it. The Monpa wooden skull masks remain as strong symbols of the spiritual devotion and artistic excellence of the Monpa tribe.
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