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.