Dance mask - but - Nepal (No reserve price)
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Wooden Magar shaman mask from Nepal's Middle Hills, 27 cm high, in fairly good used condition with possible minor losses, provenance Galerie HARDT, sold without a stand.
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Wood
27 cm
Provenance:
Galerie HARDT
Literature:
Mask of the Himalayas; Galerie le Toit du Monde; 2007
Guidebook of Nepalese Masks; Frederic ROND; 2021
The Magar shaman mask is a ritual object originating from the mountainous regions of Nepal. Used within the framework of shamanic practices, it served healers and spiritual intermediaries during ceremonies intended to contact the invisible world, to protect the community, or to promote healing. Carved from wood, it typically features expressive and powerful traits, with deeply sunken eyes, a marked mouth, and a dark patina acquired over time through use, ritual smoke, and offerings. More than a mere mask, it embodies the true incarnation of the spiritual forces invoked by the shaman, who wore it to channel the presence of the spirits. In Magar culture, these masks were also regarded as protective objects capable of repelling harmful influences and preserving the balance between the world of humans and that of the supernatural entities.
Seller's Story
After several impactful journeys, a tribal art enthusiast decided to share his fascination for often-overlooked works by launching an online gallery. This project aims to showcase objects from diverse origins, providing a platform to discover creations that are as rich as they are varied. The gallery offers a carefully curated selection of works ranging from masks to sculptures, and from ritual objects to everyday items. Each piece tells a story, embodying the culture and traditions of the artists, while allowing art lovers to explore the work of deserving talents from the other side of the world. More than just an art sales platform, the project fosters cultural awareness and exchange, inviting visitors to appreciate the beauty and depth of tribal art.
Based in Montauban (France); visits by appointment.
Translated by Google TranslateWood
27 cm
Provenance:
Galerie HARDT
Literature:
Mask of the Himalayas; Galerie le Toit du Monde; 2007
Guidebook of Nepalese Masks; Frederic ROND; 2021
The Magar shaman mask is a ritual object originating from the mountainous regions of Nepal. Used within the framework of shamanic practices, it served healers and spiritual intermediaries during ceremonies intended to contact the invisible world, to protect the community, or to promote healing. Carved from wood, it typically features expressive and powerful traits, with deeply sunken eyes, a marked mouth, and a dark patina acquired over time through use, ritual smoke, and offerings. More than a mere mask, it embodies the true incarnation of the spiritual forces invoked by the shaman, who wore it to channel the presence of the spirits. In Magar culture, these masks were also regarded as protective objects capable of repelling harmful influences and preserving the balance between the world of humans and that of the supernatural entities.
Seller's Story
After several impactful journeys, a tribal art enthusiast decided to share his fascination for often-overlooked works by launching an online gallery. This project aims to showcase objects from diverse origins, providing a platform to discover creations that are as rich as they are varied. The gallery offers a carefully curated selection of works ranging from masks to sculptures, and from ritual objects to everyday items. Each piece tells a story, embodying the culture and traditions of the artists, while allowing art lovers to explore the work of deserving talents from the other side of the world. More than just an art sales platform, the project fosters cultural awareness and exchange, inviting visitors to appreciate the beauty and depth of tribal art.
Based in Montauban (France); visits by appointment.
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Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
middle hills
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Nepal
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Ethnic group/culture
but
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1920-1930
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