Tibetan wall masks - copper, metal and stone - Tibet, Kathmandu - 20th century
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Two Tibetan wall masks, 20th century, made of copper, metal and stone; each measures 18 cm high, 12 cm wide and 2 cm deep, origin Tibet/Kathmandu, provenance Antiekmarkt, in good condition and authentic.
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This type of craftsmanship is characteristic of the spiritual and tribal art from the Himalayan region.
The masks depict important deities from Hinduism and Buddhism:
Left mask: This depicts Ganesha, the recognizable Hindu god with the elephant trunk. He symbolizes wisdom, prosperity and is the remover of obstacles. Between his eyes you can see the 'third eye' (Trinetra) of spiritual insight.
Right mask: This depicts a Buddha face or a wrathful protector deity (such as Mahakala or Bhairava). This type of mask is often hung at the entrance of homes in the region to ward off evil and provide protection. Thanks to the detailed metal-wire decorations (a technique similar to cloisonné) and the inlaid eyes of bone or stone, these are popular decorative collectibles.
good condition, the right Buddha is missing 3 small stones. Back has a bit of green patina.
Photos are part of the description.
Will be well packed and shipped with a track and trace code.
This type of craftsmanship is characteristic of the spiritual and tribal art from the Himalayan region.
The masks depict important deities from Hinduism and Buddhism:
Left mask: This depicts Ganesha, the recognizable Hindu god with the elephant trunk. He symbolizes wisdom, prosperity and is the remover of obstacles. Between his eyes you can see the 'third eye' (Trinetra) of spiritual insight.
Right mask: This depicts a Buddha face or a wrathful protector deity (such as Mahakala or Bhairava). This type of mask is often hung at the entrance of homes in the region to ward off evil and provide protection. Thanks to the detailed metal-wire decorations (a technique similar to cloisonné) and the inlaid eyes of bone or stone, these are popular decorative collectibles.
good condition, the right Buddha is missing 3 small stones. Back has a bit of green patina.
Photos are part of the description.
Will be well packed and shipped with a track and trace code.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Tibet, Kathmandu
Material
copper, metal and stone
Height
18 cm
Width
12 cm
Title of artwork
Tibetan wall masks
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Antique market
Authenticity
Original/official
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