A NEPALESE WOODEN MASK MAGAR PEOPLE,19TH TO EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Description: A NEPALESE WOODEN MASK
MAGAR PEOPLE,19TH TO EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Powerfully carved as an angry male face with incised decoration. Together with a fitted metal stand.
20cm high, 15cm wide. 30cm high total height with stand
OTHER NOTES:
The Magar of the Nepalese middle hills practice 'Shamanism' mixing elements of Buddhism and Hinduism. Shamans and special dancers performed with such masks and costumes during sacred ceremonies and theatrical performances.
Condition:
Condition: chipping and wear from normal use.
LJ delivery size: Small
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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Description: A NEPALESE WOODEN MASK
MAGAR PEOPLE,19TH TO EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Powerfully carved as an angry male face with incised decoration. Together with a fitted metal stand.
20cm high, 15cm wide. 30cm high total height with stand
OTHER NOTES:
The Magar of the Nepalese middle hills practice 'Shamanism' mixing elements of Buddhism and Hinduism. Shamans and special dancers performed with such masks and costumes during sacred ceremonies and theatrical performances.
Condition:
Condition: chipping and wear from normal use.
LJ delivery size: Small
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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