Large Tibetan Yama Death Mask - Tibet (No reserve price)

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Large Tibetan Yama Death Mask from Tibet, late 20th century, carved in wood with animal hair, 44 × 33 × 15 cm, weight 1668 g, provenance: Gallery/antique dealer, in fair condition and depicting the Buddhist/Hindu god Yama.

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Large Tibetan Yama Death Mask, Wood, Tibet

Authentic Yama mask handcrafted in Tibet. It is made of fine wood and animal hair, beautifully carved to create depth and added color for uniqueness. The eyes radiate power, making them visible. This mask depicts the Buddhist and Hindu god Yama, known as the god of death. They are worn during festivals, religious rituals, and exorcisms by Buddhist monks and shamans.

Tibet is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau on the southwest border of China. Bordered by India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Burma, Tibet is approximately 4,000 meters above sea level, making it known as the "Roof of the World."

The mask has tribal repairs and missing chips due age/use and old insect holes. It is treading long time ago and stable. These traces make the mask very spectaculair and authentic.

Will be packed very careful, combined shipping possible.

Large Tibetan Yama Death Mask, Wood, Tibet

Authentic Yama mask handcrafted in Tibet. It is made of fine wood and animal hair, beautifully carved to create depth and added color for uniqueness. The eyes radiate power, making them visible. This mask depicts the Buddhist and Hindu god Yama, known as the god of death. They are worn during festivals, religious rituals, and exorcisms by Buddhist monks and shamans.

Tibet is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau on the southwest border of China. Bordered by India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Burma, Tibet is approximately 4,000 meters above sea level, making it known as the "Roof of the World."

The mask has tribal repairs and missing chips due age/use and old insect holes. It is treading long time ago and stable. These traces make the mask very spectaculair and authentic.

Will be packed very careful, combined shipping possible.

Details

Country of Origin
Tibet
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Animal hair, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Large Tibetan Yama Death Mask
Height
44 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
1668 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
The NetherlandsVerified
4780
Objects sold
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