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Laos Yao Minority Ritual Mask

Name: Laos Yao Minority Ritual Mask
Brand: Flea Market
SKU: ORIENTAL_0097
Price: 12300.00 THB
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Lao Yao Minority Ritual Mask

A ritual mask of the Lao Yao minority, traditionally used by a shaman during ceremonial and spiritual rites.

Carved with simplified yet powerful facial features — pierced eyes, a pronounced nose, and an open mouth — the mask was likely worn during trance, healing, or ancestral invocation ceremonies. Among Yao communities, shamans acted as intermediaries between the human and spirit realms, and masks such as this embodied protective or ancestral forces during ritual performance.

The weathered surface, with remnants of applied material and pigment, reflects both age and repeated ceremonial handling. The expressive austerity of the carving conveys its original spiritual function rather than decorative intent.

Dimensions (L x W x H)

9 x 14 x 39 cm

Place of Origin

Lao Yao minority community
Northern Laos / Northern Vietnam region (approximate)

Period

Late 19th to early 20th Century (approximate)

Condition

Antique condition consistent with ritual use.
Surface wear, cracks, and areas of loss present.
Pigment and applied materials partially worn.
Structurally stable.

Materials & Techniques

Hand-carved wood.
Traces of applied pigment and ritual surface material.
Pierced eye and mouth openings for wearability.

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