Máscara de cogumelo 'Fog eater' - Nepal (Sem preço de reserva)

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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