Mushroom "Fog eater" mask - Nepal (No Reserve Price)
No. 84025851
Mushroom "Fog eater" mask - Nepal (No Reserve Price)
No. 84025851
Mushroom "Fog eater" mask - Nepal (No Reserve Price)
A rare old Nepalese mask carved from a mushroom.
This type of mask is called a "fog-eater". They were hung in homes for protection.
The idea was that they could ward off fog in the mountains; as fog was dangerous when one had to go outside.
Good condition, no restorations.
Careful registered sending.
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