Doroe Spirit Mask, 20th century, 84 x 28 x 13 1/2 in. ( x x cm), Raffia, feathers, shell, plant fiber, Indonesia, 20th century, The doroe is a full body mask that is worn during the Jipae ritual. This ceremony is performed to expel the spirits of deceased kin from a village so they do not return and bring misfortune to those still living. A relative of the ancestor typically wears the mask, a respected task because it requires strength and courage to summon the spirits of the dead. The Jipae ritual begins when the masked figure enters the village

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