Du You, a native of the Tang Dynasty, described the funeral custom of "big sheep with the same family" in Six Records of Border Defense in Huidian. In this place near Tubo, if Tusi Hao dies, he will replace his internal organs with gold, or even "fake his golden nose and silver teeth" and kill more yaks, sheep and horses as human sacrifices.
Masks have appeared in different parts of the world and in different times, and are usually closely related to etiquette, sacrifice and funeral. Among them, the mask made of gold is very rare and rare in the world, which reflects the respect and sacredness of the user's identity.
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Cultural characteristics of masks
Masks are endowed with mysterious religious and folk meanings. In the consciousness of people in Nuo culture circle, mask is the symbol and carrier of gods; When dealing with masks, we often have to abide by various rules and regulations. For example, when making masks, a "opening ceremony" should be held first, a "unpacking ceremony" should be held in advance when taking masks, and a "sealing ceremony" should be held when storing masks.
Mask is a plastic art, which follows its own artistic laws and principles. Its shape is often different because of different roles. Its expression method mainly uses the changes and modifications of the five senses to complete the image-building of the characters' compactness, fierceness, ferocity, cruelty, stability, depth, determination, masculinity, arrogance, treachery, funny, loyalty, kindness, softness, beauty and goodness.
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