Mask - Nepal - 1960-1970 - Painted Mahakala Mask
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Nepalese hand-carved solid wood painted Mahakala mask, 21 cm high by 17 cm wide, dating to 1960–1970, in good condition with minor aging and blemishes, sold without a stand.
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This piece is a hand-carved solid wood painted mask of Mahakala by a Nepalese craftsman. Mahakala, also known as Mahakala, is an important protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism. The mask is carved from a whole piece of wood and colored with traditional mineral colors. The main body is bright red, with a third eye erected on the forehead, eyes wide open, fangs exposed at the mouth, and a five-skull crown on the top of the head, which is the classic statue symbol of Mahakala.
The carving process is three-dimensional and realistic, and the painting is layered to depict eye lines, teeth, and patterns. Hanging nails are reserved on the back, so it can be hung directly on the wall for display. The carvings and paintings are hand-carved and painted by traditional Nepali craftsmen. Each piece of carving lines and color smudges have unique hand-made differences.
There are natural signs of aging on the paint surface, with some slight discoloration and minor wear; there are metal nails on the back for hanging.
This piece is a hand-carved solid wood painted mask of Mahakala by a Nepalese craftsman. Mahakala, also known as Mahakala, is an important protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism. The mask is carved from a whole piece of wood and colored with traditional mineral colors. The main body is bright red, with a third eye erected on the forehead, eyes wide open, fangs exposed at the mouth, and a five-skull crown on the top of the head, which is the classic statue symbol of Mahakala.
The carving process is three-dimensional and realistic, and the painting is layered to depict eye lines, teeth, and patterns. Hanging nails are reserved on the back, so it can be hung directly on the wall for display. The carvings and paintings are hand-carved and painted by traditional Nepali craftsmen. Each piece of carving lines and color smudges have unique hand-made differences.
There are natural signs of aging on the paint surface, with some slight discoloration and minor wear; there are metal nails on the back for hanging.
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
21 cm
Width
17 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1960-1970
Title additional information
Painted Mahakala Mask
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