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

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A large rare late 20th‑century Nepalese mask carved from a mushroom, called the fog eater, measuring 26 cm high, 20 cm wide and 10 cm deep, weighing 412 g, 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
26 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
412 g
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Objects sold
99.51%
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