Mushroom "Fog eater" mask - Nepal (No reserve price)

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A large Nepalese mushroom mask known as a 'fog eater', dating from the late 20th century, in good condition and weighing 826 g (29 cm high, 26 cm wide, 14 cm deep).

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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
29 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
14 cm
Weight
826 g
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Objects sold
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