Travel Tip: Art and Archaeology in Switzerland Dancing Masks: Bronzes from Southern India
Dancing Masks: Bronzes from Southern India SWITZERLAND ZURICH • Museum Rietberg • 17 May - 23 August 2009
In 2007 Heidi and Hans Kaufmann donated their significant collection of Southern Indian bronzes, from the Tulu region in the state of Karnataka, to the Museum Rietberg. Of particular interest are the large masks depicting benevolent spirits (butas), intended for use at festivals. The show is the first of its kind in a European museum. Photos and film footage document the contemporary practice of a venerable tradition.
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