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These extraordinary masks were formed from large, single Lingzhi fungus. The natural structure of the fungus has been coaxed into forming a nose, ears, a mouth and eyes. The surface is hard, glossy and dramatically wrinkled. It is believed that such masks were worn ritually to frighten off malevolent spirits while others hung on walls for “house protection”. The Rai people of Himalayas, (middle hills) North East Nepal are known to fashion house-protecting masks from tree fungus. Mushroom Mask, June Aesthetic, Creepy Woods, Nature Mask, Mushroom Man, Hounds Of Love, Folk Horror, Natural Structures, Masks Art

These extraordinary masks were formed from large, single Lingzhi fungus. The natural structure of the fungus has been coaxed into forming a nose, ears, a mouth and eyes. The surface is hard, glossy and dramatically wrinkled. It is believed that such masks were worn ritually to frighten off malevolent spirits while others hung on walls for “house protection”. The Rai people of Himalayas, (middle hills) North East Nepal are known to fashion house-protecting masks from tree fungus.

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