COLLECTION NAME:
The AMICA Library
Record
AMICA ID:
DMA_.2000.318
AMICA Library Year:
2003
Object Type:
Paintings
Creator Name:
Grant, J.
Creator Name-CRT:
J. T. Grant
Title:
Looking North, Fort Worth 1999
View:
Full View
Creation Date:
1999
Creation Start Date:
1999
Creation End Date:
1999
Materials and Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 45 x 66 in. (114.3 x 167.64 cm.)
AMICA Contributor:
Dallas Museum of Art
Owner Location:
Dallas, Texas, USA
ID Number:
2000.318
Credit Line:
Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Wendy Owsley Garrett in honor of David T. Owsley
Copyright:
? J.T. Grant, Fort Worth, Texas
Context:
This boar mask represents a spirit figure. It was used in ceremonial dance performances for prosperity. Through the ceremonial dances, Hindus communicate with the heavenly world. Masks like this one embody powerful animal spirits of nature like boars, tigers, and water buffalo.
Related Image Identifier Link:
DMA_.2000_318.tif
