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Inheritor of traditional Tibetan mask making technique in Xizang
By Xinhua Published: Dec 12, 2024 09:20 AM
Shilok (R) and his colleague check a traditional Tibetan mask in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. Shilok is an inheritor of a traditional Tibetan mask making technique, a regional intangible cultural heritage with time-consuming procedures including sculpting, layering, air-drying, and painting.(Photo: Xinhua)

Shilok (R) and his colleague check a traditional Tibetan mask in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. Shilok is an inheritor of a traditional Tibetan mask making technique, a regional intangible cultural heritage with time-consuming procedures including sculpting, layering, air-drying, and painting.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
A craftsman checks a traditional Tibetan mask in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024.(Photo: Xinhua)

A craftsman checks a traditional Tibetan mask in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
A craftsman looks at traditional Tibetan masks at a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

A craftsman looks at traditional Tibetan masks at a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Shilok crafts a traditional Tibetan mask at a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

Shilok crafts a traditional Tibetan mask at a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
A craftsman makes a traditional Tibetan mask at a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

A craftsman makes a traditional Tibetan mask at a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Craftsmen pose for a group photo in front of a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

Craftsmen pose for a group photo in front of a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Shilok crafts a traditional Tibetan mask at a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

Shilok crafts a traditional Tibetan mask at a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Craftsmen pose for a group photo at a workshop of a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

Craftsmen pose for a group photo at a workshop of a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Shilok looks at a traditional Tibetan mask at an exhibition hall of a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

Shilok looks at a traditional Tibetan mask at an exhibition hall of a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Shilok (R) and his colleague talk about traditional Tibetan mask-making experience in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

Shilok (R) and his colleague talk about traditional Tibetan mask-making experience in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
A craftsman looks at traditional Tibetan masks at a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

A craftsman looks at traditional Tibetan masks at a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Shilok crafts a traditional Tibetan mask at a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

Shilok crafts a traditional Tibetan mask at a cooperative in Dagze District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
Shilok (1st L) and his colleague talk about traditional Tibetan mask-making experience in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)

Shilok (1st L) and his colleague talk about traditional Tibetan mask-making experience in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua)