DepartmentAsia
Ritual shaman’s crown
NamePainting
Maker
Zhao Rong Fang
CultureRed Yao
Dateearly 20th Century
Place madeGuangxi Province, China, East Asia, Asia
MediumMulberry paper, natural pigment, fiber cord, bamboo
Dimensionsmeasured when folded : 5 7/8 × 2 3/16 in. (15 × 5.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2014.57.6
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2014.57.6
ProvenanceCommissioned by Shaman Li Fa Quan
DescriptionA ritual crown with its edges painted in red. There are seven people depicted on the folded crown. There are flippable papers attached to the crown with strings in a way that they can cover up the people depicted from being seen. A red ribbon is attached to the crown. 
