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Garuda

Tori

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden mask with a wide face and a prominent forehead, carved with swirling curls on top. The mask has a bulging nose and large ears on the sides. Two small holes on either side of the nose and mouth. The eyes are small and bead-like. The mouth is open, revealing a hollow interior. The background is light gray. Title: Garuda by Tori.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood; dark brown
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 550 px
Public Domain
Yes
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