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What are Wooden Masks used for?
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The spirits of the mountains and forests must be appeased for the village to prosper. These masks are being used in the Cham, or masked, dance festivals at monasteries in the Buddhist region of Ladakh, northern India.
Meditation - Should I use a Meditation Stool?
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What are Shamanist figures used for?
Shamanist figures are used in villages in many areas of the India Himalaya and Nepal. They are used to ward off evil spirits and may be placed anywhere that malevolent spirits could cause harm.
Magar Masks from Nepal
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Shamanist masks are used throughout the India Himalaya and Nepal. They represent animals, ancestors, deities and are worn at masked dance ceremonies so the wearer can to connect with the spirit, deity or caricature.
Ganesha Statues & Painting - The background behind the myth
The Hindu god Ganesh has been represented with the head of an elephant since his early appearances in Indian art. Puranic myths provide many explanations of how he got his elephant head.