Mask - Nepal - 1980-1990 - Dharma Protector Deity
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Dharma Protector Deity, a Nepalese Tibetan-style protector mask carved from solid wood, 30 cm high and 19 cm wide, dating to 1980–1990, finished in red and green mineral paint with white and gold detailing, back side in black polished wood with two hanging holes for wall display, and sold without a stand.
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This product is a Tibetan-style protector mask hand-carved from whole wood by Nepalese folk craftsmen. It is carved from solid wood. The surface is painted with red and green mineral paint, and is embellished with white and gold paint to outline scales and decorative details. The shape of the mask is majestic and exaggerated, with eyes wide open, a mouth hollowed out to reveal fangs, a flame-shaped crown on the forehead, fin-like decorations on both sides of the face, and fish scale patterns on the cheeks and lower jaw. The carvings are rich in layers and the colors are contrasting.
The overall state of the art is well preserved, with the painting showing natural wear and tear over time, some corners showing slight paint peeling and peeling paint, and the wooden body showing no cracks or defects. The back is a black polished wood surface with two reserved hanging holes for fixing a red ribbon hanging rope for easy wall hanging display.
This product is a Tibetan-style protector mask hand-carved from whole wood by Nepalese folk craftsmen. It is carved from solid wood. The surface is painted with red and green mineral paint, and is embellished with white and gold paint to outline scales and decorative details. The shape of the mask is majestic and exaggerated, with eyes wide open, a mouth hollowed out to reveal fangs, a flame-shaped crown on the forehead, fin-like decorations on both sides of the face, and fish scale patterns on the cheeks and lower jaw. The carvings are rich in layers and the colors are contrasting.
The overall state of the art is well preserved, with the painting showing natural wear and tear over time, some corners showing slight paint peeling and peeling paint, and the wooden body showing no cracks or defects. The back is a black polished wood surface with two reserved hanging holes for fixing a red ribbon hanging rope for easy wall hanging display.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Nepal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
19 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1980-1990
Title additional information
Dharma Protector Deity
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