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This impressive Tibetan mask, crafted from hammered copper, is an exceptional example of Asian art, probably dating from between the 16th and 17th centuries AD. Measuring 26.5 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, it is in an excellent state of preservation, allowing one to clearly appreciate the mastery of its workmanship and the ornamental details within it.

The piece depicts a fierce and expressive face, with a demonic physiognomy characteristic of protective iconographies in Tibetan and Buddhist art. Its gold finish gives it an imposing appearance, while the green patinated copper elements, arranged in the form of flames or a burning mane, reinforce its supernatural character. The mask features two braided horns, bulging eyes with concentric red and black rings, a prominent nose, and a slightly open mouth, from which hang metal rings, possibly reminiscent of fangs or ritual rings.

The blackened details on the forehead may have been intentionally applied to emphasize thick, bushy eyebrows, or they may be remnants of materials added during ceremonies and rituals over time.

Masks like this one were used in religious ceremonies and ritual festivals in Tibet, especially in the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition. These representations are believed to symbolize guardian dharmapalas, protective deities, or manifestations of divine beings meant to ward off evil forces and protect temples, monks, and spiritual practitioners.

In particular, this mask is reminiscent of representations of Mahākāla, a fierce protective Buddhist deity whose iconography is common in Tibetan imagery. It may also be related to the faces used in Cham dances, where monks performed ritual movements to represent the triumph of good over evil.

Tibetan masks of this type were crafted by skilled artisans, who employed embossing and gilding techniques to give them a lustrous and sacred appearance. Furthermore, they could be consecrated through specific rituals and, sometimes, sacred pigments or substances were applied to enhance their protective power.

This type of mask shares similarities with other Buddhist guardian masks from Tibet, Nepal, and China, particularly those used in Gelugpa monasteries and during festivals in the Himalayan regions. Similar examples can be found in Asian art collections, such as those at the National Museum of Nepal, the Rubin Museum in New York, and the Musée Guimet in Paris.

This Tibetan mask is a piece of great artistic and cultural value, representative of the rich spiritual tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. Its imposing aesthetics and detailed workmanship make it an extraordinary example of the use of embossed copper in the sacred imagery of the region.

Acquired from a spanish private collection, R.O in the 2020 and before from a american private collection P.Y, U.S.A, 80's.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate. 

The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged, this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.

IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
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Embossed copper dragon mask - Tibetan - 16th and 17th centuries AD

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