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Title
Miniature Chinese Lion Dance Head
Creator
Unknown
Date Created and/or Issued
Undated
Publication Information
California State University, Sacramento. Library. Donald and Beverly Gerth Special Collections and University Archives
Contributing Institution
California State University, Sacramento Library
Collection
Southeast Asia Community Resource Center Collection
Rights Information
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts or photographs must be submitted in writing to California State University, Sacramento. Library. Donald and Beverly Gerth Special Collections and University Archives as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Description
A Chinese Lion head made in the Southern Lion dancing style. The lion, painted red, black, and white with black faux fur around the ears, eyes, and mouth, represents courage. The Lion's tail is made of long yellow fabric adorned with red and green stripes and sequins. Lion dancing has a long tradition in China, being performed to bring luck and ward off evil.
Original title from SEACRC: Chinese lion dance head (toy size)
Format
5.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 in. (tail is 10 x 6)
imitation fur; toy making
Identifier
SEACRCC-3818A
2005.65.002
http://csus.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/seacrcc/id/78
Subject
Chinese (culture or style)
Lion dance
Miniatures (toys)
Chinese
Relation
From the Southeast Asia Community Resource Center Collection. MSS-2005/65. California State University, Sacramento. Library. Donald and Beverly Gerth Special Collections and University Archives
Box 5

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