Inspired by shamans from siberia and their crafting of masks by adding up collected items from dead animals and from nature. The shapes on the mask have been combined with the same goal as the so called shamans did, therefore this mask is an abstract composition of textures and shapes in black and white.
About the object in itself and its function, this mask can be wield with the hands or worn with the leather laces tied on the head of its user. The mask in itself recalls a ritual object, even though it has not been designed for any specific ritual purpose, yet performancers, dancers and models are likely to use it for photoshootings or performances. Nonetheless, the decorative aspect of this mask is its main purpose, for instance this mask might be galvanized if presented in a cabinet of curiosities (curiosités) or other gathering of artworks from tribal, mystic or witch inspired objects. Materials: this mask is convered with black lamb fur, vegetal thread and acrylics. The main structure is made of composite vegetal clay (secret recipe which is similar but stronger than paper mâché) and acrylics.
Deer mask / totem mask of lunar energy.
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