TIMOR MASK
Timorese masks fall into three categories. Paddle masks, commemorative/protective masks and shamanistic/ritual pieces.
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Timorese masks fall into three categories. Paddle masks, commemorative/protective masks and shamanistic/ritual pieces.
High-resolution jpegs showing all angles of objects shown are available on request email link for cultural treasures
Paddle masks are used as a disguise and for storytelling
The commemorative / protective or personal mask is almost always modelled with an ancestor in mind. They are placed to influence a space or protect a place.
Shamanistic/ritual masks are usually objects formed almost wholly in nature.
The circumstances under which it is found determines the purpose and function.