DEUX ENSEMBLES DE TENUES ET REGALIA DE CHAMAN NEPAL, XIXE/XXE SIÈCLEDEUX ENSEMBLES DE TENUES ET REGALIA DE CHAMANNEPAL, XIXE/XXE SIÈCLE Himalayan Art Resources item no. 205081 Robes: 145 x 150 cm (57 1/8 x 59 in.) and 150 x 144 cm (59 x 56 3/4 in.)TWO SETS OF SHAMAN GARMENTS AND REGALIA NEPAL, 19TH/20TH CENTURY 蒙古 十九/二十世紀 薩滿法服兩套及法器The arrangement that includes an orgoi mask is worn to allow the shaman to see into other worlds. Each ensemble is laden with magical elements to protect from hunger and sickness to natural disasters, which was seen as devilish mischief inflicted by malicious demons. As noted by Jan Fontein in, Dancing Demons of Mongolia, 1999: 'The shaman was protected against supernatural negative forces by the magical properties of the tools of his trade. A headdress decorated with eagle feathers gave the shaman strength, while owl feathers endowed him with the power to see at night. To the shaman's upper garments, metal objects symbolizing armor such as arrow heads, bells, and mirrors were attached. Feathers, symbolizing wings, were also attached to the sleeves of his dress.'Provenance:Paris art market, 2000s