Sacred Realm: Blessings & Good Fortune Across Asia

in the Cotsen Gallery, Neutrogena Wing

Feb 28, 2016 through Mar 19, 2017

 What more can we ask than for blessings and good fortune? Whether perceived as miraculous boons or a response to ceremonious prayer, blessings and good fortune come in many forms and bring joy, comfort, and balance to our lives. God, deities, nature spirits, and other unseen forces exist in human belief, which can bring both great harm and great fortune to people on earth.

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Barong Ket mask

Barong Ket mask (DETAIL)

Spirit House and offerings for the Spirit of the Land

Spirit House and offerings for the Spirit of the Land (detail)

Spirit House and offerings for the Spirit of the Land (detail)

Amay Yay-Yin Nat, Shan Culture, Early 20th century

Various Talismanic Necklaces

Ga’u (portable altar or amulet box), tsa tsa (votive offering with sacred image) featuring Avolokiteshevara, wood block printed prayer flags, and carrying case

Detail of Barong mask

Amulets at Wororot Market

Erawan Shrine, Bangkok, Thailand

Foo Dogs

Magic Squares, Various

Shaman’s ritual implements with Pan Hung figures, Yao culture (early to mid-20th century), Vietnam

Spirit House, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Thai Buddhist Offering

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