 Q: I’ve just found this mask. It looks like a khon mask but from where? Burma or India? Have you some idea about this? Eric, 1314
A: I’ve never seen a kohn mask from either Burma or India, so I assume it is an old example from Thailand. Sometimes they are danced, but they are also displayed in holy places. Life sized, it is made from layers of papier-mache and plaster. Gold leaf and colored glass and jewels are applied along with some paint. Because of its age I think you should do more research. This might be of interest to serious collectors. A  |
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Bob Ibold
Here is Eric’s quick reply:
It looks like burmese masks… or a old thai exemple.
Attached are some pictures of burmese khon masks from the lisboa museum and the national yangoon museum.
Thanks for sending them. I agree that it is from Burma and will change the post. Bob
best regards
Eric
hi Bob … after some research, I ve just find an other version of this mask … Ogre mask from Burma… I ve sending you the picture via email … best regards
eric
Hi Bob I found a little piece of paper maché inside the mask … it is fragment of an old Burmese newspaper 🙂 its origin is no longer doubtful !!! if you want I send you a picture of the fragment …. see you soon