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The fifties-sixties (20th century) – Good condition
The YAO or the LU MIEN as they call themselves, are not a Chinese people. 
Under the pressure of the expansion of the Han Chinese, they moved from the Shanghai area to the south of China and the north of Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. 
They mingled with Taoism around the 12th century because of their animist beliefs. 
The LANTIEN YAO use masks (called Dong Ku) for certain ceremonies. Little is known about their exact meaning and use. 
It is known that in certain rituals women wear a mask representing a female goddess who protects the soul of the children and promotes women’s fertility.
The skill used to craft these masks and their size depends on the period and the region where they were made. Height 43 cm.


Ceremonial knives are used for all Taoist ceremonies of the YAO. These knives were made by the smith of the village. This knife has a small brass inlay. Length 45 cm.   


Middle of the 20th century – Good condition

Mask and ceremonial knife – YAO LANTIEN – Laos

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