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THBNepalese Wood Festival Mask of Wrathful Mahakala
Lot 32
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Showcasing an extraordinary array of artifacts and art, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial treasures, fossils, fine and visual arts, and more! All ancient items are ethically sourced and legally available for sale. Enjoy the ease of in-house shipping for a seamless experience! Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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Central Asia, Nepal, Himalayan Region, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden festival mask depicting the wrathful Buddhist deity Mahakala, revered in tantric traditions for his fierce, protective power. The deity is rendered with a snarling expression, sharp fangs, and a prominent crown of skulls - iconography symbolizing the destruction of negative forces and ego. Likely used in ritual or festival performances, the mask embodies Mahakala's transformative energy and his role as a guardian of spiritual practice. Size: 11" L x 8" W (27.9 cm x 20.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-private San Pedro, California, USA collection
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#193359Lustrous patina throughout. Stable pressure fissures and old abrasions. Partial remains of a red wax export seal on the verso lower edge.Condition
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