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LOT 238
Divinités protectrices Nepal 19ème siècle. Bois.
Hauteur :
95 cm
Estimation :
500 € – 600 €
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The Ghost
Khyak
Dance of Nepal
ख्याक नाच
Khyāh (alternative spellings Khyā, Khyāk) (ख्याक) is a mythical humanoid creature in Nepalese folklore. It is depicted as a fat, hairy and short ape-like creature. Khyahs appear in children’s stories popular in Newar society. A friendly Khyah fills the home with goodness while bad ones bring trouble. Khyak dance is played during Indra Jatra festival of Kathmandu.
During the Yenia festival in Kathmandu, dance performances are held at market squares and the Durbar Square where actors dressed in Khyah costumes give dance performances.
The dances, known as Khyāh Pyākhan (ख्याः प्याखं), consist of antics and tumbling.
Types of Khyah
Bārāy Khyāh (बाराय् ख्याः) appears in rooms where girls are kept in seclusion during their rite of passage.
Bhakun Gwārā Khyāh (भकुं ग्वारा ख्याः), literally football, rolls on the ground to move around.
Dhāpalān Khyāh (धापलां ख्याः) is a very hairy Khyah.
Lanpan Khyāh (लँपं ख्याः) blocks people’s way on dark streets.
Credit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khyah_(legendary_creature)
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