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Although conventionally referred to as a wood animal sculpture representing the chief myths of the tribe, culture, and artistic tradition, it includes the form of a mask or a heads- mask that is chiseled into the wood and provides the mythical creature all of its composite glory in return. The Monpa are a people mainly from the northeastern states of India, especially from Arunachal Pradesh, who have inherited a long tradition of symbolic art glorifying the transitions of human and animal forms.
This mythical beast carved in wood would be myriad in forms maintained from those beasts. It expresses strength and power in the very nature of coupling different species so as to be a singular symbol of protection, or significance of spirit, or a figure in folklore. It is a physical composite statement arising from the Monpa understanding that all beings are one, and nature cannot be divested of the supernatural. They are ritualistic objects, and not merely decorative-they are put to use in various ceremonies and dances. Such masks assume an important presence and life during major festivals of the Monpas that celebrate the myth and his heroes. The art of preparing these objects is taught across generations, with every generation imparting its own flavor of skill and cultural meaning. In conclusion, a wooden animal sculpture stands as testimony to the rich cultural heritage and artistic skill of the Monpa tribe, which has embodied mythology and craftsmanship into a symbol that remains permanent in the context of their beliefs and traditions.
This mythical beast carved in wood would be myriad in forms maintained from those beasts. It expresses strength and power in the very nature of coupling different species so as to be a singular symbol of protection, or significance of spirit, or a figure in folklore. It is a physical composite statement arising from the Monpa understanding that all beings are one, and nature cannot be divested of the supernatural. They are ritualistic objects, and not merely decorative-they are put to use in various ceremonies and dances. Such masks assume an important presence and life during major festivals of the Monpas that celebrate the myth and his heroes. The art of preparing these objects is taught across generations, with every generation imparting its own flavor of skill and cultural meaning. In conclusion, a wooden animal sculpture stands as testimony to the rich cultural heritage and artistic skill of the Monpa tribe, which has embodied mythology and craftsmanship into a symbol that remains permanent in the context of their beliefs and traditions.
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Although conventionally referred to as a wood animal sculpture representing the chief myths of the tribe, culture, and artistic tradition, it includes the form of a mask or a heads- mask that is chiseled into the wood and provides the mythical creature all of its composite glory in return. The Monpa are a people mainly from the northeastern states of India, especially from Arunachal Pradesh, who have inherited a long tradition of symbolic art glorifying the transitions of human and animal forms.
This mythical beast carved in wood would be myriad in forms maintained from those beasts. It expresses strength and power in the very nature of coupling different species so as to be a singular symbol of protection, or significance of spirit, or a figure in folklore. It is a physical composite statement arising from the Monpa understanding that all beings are one, and nature cannot be divested of the supernatural. They are ritualistic objects, and not merely decorative-they are put to use in various ceremonies and dances. Such masks assume an important presence and life during major festivals of the Monpas that celebrate the myth and his heroes. The art of preparing these objects is taught across generations, with every generation imparting its own flavor of skill and cultural meaning. In conclusion, a wooden animal sculpture stands as testimony to the rich cultural heritage and artistic skill of the Monpa tribe, which has embodied mythology and craftsmanship into a symbol that remains permanent in the context of their beliefs and traditions.
This mythical beast carved in wood would be myriad in forms maintained from those beasts. It expresses strength and power in the very nature of coupling different species so as to be a singular symbol of protection, or significance of spirit, or a figure in folklore. It is a physical composite statement arising from the Monpa understanding that all beings are one, and nature cannot be divested of the supernatural. They are ritualistic objects, and not merely decorative-they are put to use in various ceremonies and dances. Such masks assume an important presence and life during major festivals of the Monpas that celebrate the myth and his heroes. The art of preparing these objects is taught across generations, with every generation imparting its own flavor of skill and cultural meaning. In conclusion, a wooden animal sculpture stands as testimony to the rich cultural heritage and artistic skill of the Monpa tribe, which has embodied mythology and craftsmanship into a symbol that remains permanent in the context of their beliefs and traditions.
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