A raven mask, used by the indigenous Tlingit people in Alaska. Scroll through the gallery to see more of Chris Rainier's images.
A raven mask, used by the indigenous Tlingit people in Alaska. Scroll through the gallery to see more of Chris Rainier's images.
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A mask used by Buddhists in Paro, Bhutan.
A mask used by Buddhists in Paro, Bhutan.
Chris Rainier
Deer masks photographed by Rainier in the Mustang region of Nepal.
Deer masks photographed by Rainier in the Mustang region of Nepal.
Chris Rainier
A black buffalo mask used in a dance ritual by the native American Pueblo people in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico.
A black buffalo mask used in a dance ritual by the native American Pueblo people in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico.
Chris Rainier
A ritual mask from southern Sri Lanka that represents a powerful demon with nest of cobras atop its head.
A ritual mask from southern Sri Lanka that represents a powerful demon with nest of cobras atop its head.
Chris Rainier
At a ritual performance known as a "theyyam" in Kerala, India, red masks and costumes are used to represent a deity.
At a ritual performance known as a "theyyam" in Kerala, India, red masks and costumes are used to represent a deity.
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During a classical Indian dance known as a "kathakali," participants combine elaborate masks and costumes with face painting.
During a classical Indian dance known as a "kathakali," participants combine elaborate masks and costumes with face painting.
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Rainier has captured ritual masks across West Africa, including this one from the Yorubaland region of Benin.
Rainier has captured ritual masks across West Africa, including this one from the Yorubaland region of Benin.
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The project focuses largely on remote tribal cultures, but the portraits also feature more familiar costumes such as this Japanese samurai.
The project focuses largely on remote tribal cultures, but the portraits also feature more familiar costumes such as this Japanese samurai.
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More than 130 of the images are appearing in the book "Mask," published by Earth Aware Editions.
More than 130 of the images are appearing in the book "Mask," published by Earth Aware Editions.
Chris Rainier