Antique Nepalese Shaman's Mask – Himalayan Wooden Face Mask
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Product description
Antique Nepalese Shaman Mask from the Himalayas
Dimensions: H 24 × W 19 cm
Weight: 200 g
Material: Wood
Period: First half to mid-20th century
Origin: Nepal, Himalayas / Middle Hills
Depiction: Anthropomorphic face mask
Archaic face shape
This simply carved wooden mask features a broad oval face with openwork eyes and mouth and a powerfully protruding nose. The almost complete absence of decoration gives the face a direct, archaic expression characteristic of the folk art of the Nepalese Himalayas.
Shamanistic Tradition of Nepal
The mask is placed within the shamanistic mask traditions of the Nepalese Himalayas and the Middle Hills. Without documented provenance, we do not attribute it more specifically to Rai, Magar, or Gurung. The cataloging therefore intentionally remains with the geographically and stylistically defensible description: a Nepalese anthropomorphic shaman mask.
Surface and Condition
The wood bears a heavily darkened and weathered surface with clear traces of age and use. Small openings along the edge indicate a former attachment or carrying structure. The bottom edge shows old chips and material loss. The back and side views show the overall construction and condition.
Additional details:
- Brand: 1stbuddha
- Style: Nepalese
- Style: Folk Art
- Style: Shamanistic
- Period: Eerste helft tot midden 20e eeuw
- availability: in_stock
- product_type: Asian Masks
Specifications
CategorySculptureConditionGoodMaterialWoodSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup