An ancient wooden piece of masking, famous as Daon Dhum Dham has been used in the culture of performances by the Sherdukpen tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. The mask depicts a deer with long antlers and takes a significant part in the Deer Dance, a performance solely in the line of pantomime that exhibits values concerning harmony with nature. The Sherdukpen tribe is mainly residing in the West Kameng district and they are famous for their rich, storytelling, traditional heritage and healthy respect towards wildlife.Deer Dance performance denotes the effects of killing animals into the life, and it also promotes conservation of the soul in the environment. During this performance, the dancers act wearing such Daon Dhum Dham masks that resemble the way deer mimic and recreate stories that cast some warning against the reckless killing of animals. Performers' got expressive movements and rhythmic expressions, which are enhanced by these masks, hence theatricality in recreating the relationship- so perceived between humans and nature. Such performances serve moral lessons to people's belief in the Sherdukpen culture regarding the interconnectedness of life.

These kinds of masks are carefully hand-crafted from wood which further proves the prime art form of the tribe. Long antlers represent the and power of the deer, which is regarded highly in Sherdukpen folklore. The culture of making the masks and performing through them has been inherited from one generation to another, thereby keeping the cultural identity of the tribe alive. It is more than a decorative object; the Daon Dhum Dham mask actually serves some utility in terms of wisdom, artistry, and tribal ethics. These performative objects become evidence that preserves the sustainable and artistic heritage of the Sherdukpen people beyond performance.