Mushroom "Fog eater" mask - Nepal (No Reserve Price)

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Late 20th century Nepalese mask carved from a mushroom, known as a fog-eater, weighing 1138 g with overall dimensions 35 × 24 × 20 cm, in good condition and sold without a stand.

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A quite large 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.

References: Pannier, F. (ed.), Himalayan masks, 5 Continents, 2009.

Good old condition. No restorations.

Careful registered and insured sending.

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A quite large 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.

References: Pannier, F. (ed.), Himalayan masks, 5 Continents, 2009.

Good old condition. No restorations.

Careful registered and insured sending.

#ttdec


Details

Indigenous object name
Mushroom "Fog eater" mask
Country of Origin
Nepal
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Mushroom
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
35 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
1138 g
The NetherlandsVerified
4758
Objects sold
99.03%
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