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Uploaded: 01/27/04 1:27 PM GMT
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This is a mask from Sri Lanka, which is usually up on my wall. But Marideath's 'Daemon' pic reminded me of it. Its used in religious ceremonies & is worn by a dancer who dances to ward off evil. And is considered a symbol of protection.: )

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::kjh000
01/27/04 4:23 PM GMT
Cool stuff. Interesting story! (Writing with one had makes the comments shorter... ^_^)
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::Marideath
01/27/04 4:41 PM GMT
This is too beautiful for words, Avi...into my Favorites it goes, and thanks for posting it.
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Mary, the Caedes-addicted-BarGnat
::mayne
01/27/04 5:29 PM GMT
Wow, beautiful mask Avi! Love to add this to my wall of masks:-) Well, have to add it to the desktop instead:-)
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"Next week there can't be any crisis. My schedule is already full." - Henry Kissinger
::monkeypuzzle
01/27/04 8:22 PM GMT
not everyones cup of tea, but i thought i'd upload it...thanx for ur support folks. : ) glad u like it : D
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Henceforth forever more says the man in the yellow button = {D
::grimbug
01/27/04 9:13 PM GMT
nice placement... looks like another Graham Masterton book.. like the one with the kille rmask that got demons.. and photography protects you.. remember it??
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- "I dont have my own opinions, i just get them from books i read"
::monkeypuzzle
01/28/04 4:20 AM GMT
thanx G, i think the book u r on about is called tengu.....i remember the cover...it def left an impression on me..besides i like masks too : )
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Henceforth forever more says the man in the yellow button = {D
::reese
01/29/04 8:35 PM GMT
hard to believe something this beautiful is used to ward off evil ;-)
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"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk." (- Thomas Edison)
kileychristine
02/01/04 3:03 AM GMT
Very beautiful Avi--both the mask and the pic. Great shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Cheers!!!
::monkeypuzzle
02/01/04 3:36 PM GMT
Thanx for ur support Teresa & Sally : )
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Henceforth forever more says the man in the yellow button = {D
::JOHANNA
02/24/04 5:32 PM GMT
Very good and beautiful job,Avi.
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carpe diem.
bjb
02/24/04 6:44 PM GMT
I feel the evil leaving already! Very interesting.
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SketchingFaerie
03/25/04 3:48 AM GMT
I have one of these from Sri Lanka also but it is all red, aren't they just beautiful? :)
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.:Your life depends on how you see it; keep a positive state of mind:.
::monkeypuzzle
03/25/04 3:44 PM GMT
Thank u Joost, bjb & SketchingFaerie, appreciate all ur comments : ) & yes i find it beautiful & fascinating
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" It's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it...." - The Firm

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