Himalayan Polychrome Dry Lacquer Mask with Naga Crown

This polychrome dry lacquer ritual mask depicts a wrathful deity with fierce expression, bulging eyes, bared teeth, and a prominent third eye to the forehead. The figure is crowned by a multi-headed naga canopy and a small serene deity head above, symbolizing protective and tantric iconography common in Himalayan Buddhist traditions. Constructed in the dry lacquer (papier-mâché over cloth) technique, the mask features layered fiber and lacquer buildup visible to the interior. The surface retains vivid red, black, gold, and green pigments with applied detailing and molded ornamentation. Interior shows cloth reinforcement and suspension points for hanging. Height: 10 inches. Length: 8 inches; Width: 2 inches.

Condition
Overall good condition consistent with age and use. Surface wear, paint loss, and scattered abrasions throughout.