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Display of Pich Yon’s Masks

This photo showcases a collection of masks created by Pich Yon in the early 1980s for Cambodian performances. In the image, Pich Yon's wife and son are seen holding examples of mask components. — Pich Yon’s wife (right) and son with a collection of paper mache masks and headdresses he crafted in the early 1980s for Cambodian performances.

Pich Yon holding Handmade Mask

Pich Yon stands next to his early mask creation of Eysei Akaneat, the hermit, from the Reamker. (Accession number 2007.164.0298) — Pich Yon stands next to one of his early mask creations of Eysei Akaneat, the hermit, from the Reamker.

Pich Yon performing at Holiday Party

The Cambodian Association of America hosted holiday parties for its staff and their families. In this photo, Pich Yon is captured holding a Christmas gift on his shoulder, impersonating the Monkey General, Hanuman. His friends can be seen laughing at this unique moment when Pich Yon performs without a mask. (Accession number 2007.164.0059) — The Cambodian Association of America hosted holiday parties for its staff and their families. Pich Yon switches into the character of Hanuman, the Monkey General from the Riemker as he carries his holiday gift. His friends are laughing at this unique moment when Pich Yon performs without a mask.

Pich Yon Dancing

Pich Yon performs comedic dance in between music sets for a Cambodian band (circa 1977). He wears a green mask with a green blouse and red sarong. — Pich Yon performs comedic dance in between music sets for a Cambodian band (circa 1977).

Pich Yon performing Chhayam with Group

Pich Yon performed chhayam at the 1976 New Year celebration in Long Beach, California. He is playing the skor chhayam, a tall Cambodian drum slung over the shoulder and played while dancing. (Accession number 2007.164.0019) — Pich Yon performed chhayam at the 1976 New Year celebration in Long Beach, California. He is playing the skor chhayam, a tall Cambodian drum slung over the shoulder and played while dancing.

Pich Yon as Hanuman

Pich Yon, dressed as Hanuman, the Monkey General from the epic Reamker story, prepares to perform at the 1976 New Year celebration in Long Beach, California. He crafted the handmade mask himself for the performance.