Art for Families: Tomb Guardian Masks
Chinese, Tang dynasty (618–907), Zhenmushou 鎮墓獸 (tomb guardians), ca. mid 8th century. Princeton University Art Museum. Museum purchase, Fowler McCormick, Class of 1921, Fund.
Saturdays are for kid creatives! Drop by and make your own mask inspired by Chinese tomb guardians.
Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to explore a work of art, play with different materials, and exercise your imagination. Come for fifteen minutes or two hours—whatever your schedule allows. All ages are welcome; no tickets or reservations required.
Chinese tomb guardians provided protection for the deceased. Some have features of different animals, like claws, horns, and fur. Some were painted with fine details and patterns. Explore tomb guardians in the new Huo Pavilion of Asian Art and make your own tomb guardian mask. We provide the materials, you bring the creativity!
