เศียรฤๅษี(sǐan-rúu-sǐi)

Meanings

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rishi mask; hermit's head

A sacred mask or headpiece depicting a rishi (hermit), traditionally used in Thai classical dance, theater (Khon), and teacher-honoring (Wai Khru) ceremonies.

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Word Breakdown

เศียรsĭianเศียรsĭian1head (sacred figure/statue)2head (honorific/formal)Part 1
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ฤๅษีreu-sĕeฤๅษีreu-sĕehermit; ascetic sagePart 2
เศียรฤๅษีsǐan-rúu-sǐiเศียรฤๅษีsǐan-rúu-sǐirishi mask; hermit's head