Ref:  4597

Large and impressive antique carved wooden mask from Central Himalayas, monks would dance with these and they would be supported on wooden poles for which there is a slot to the reverse.
Nice patina. The carvings of skulls around the forehead represent mortality and acceptance of limitations, the 5 remembrances of Buddhist teaching.

Central Himalayas, 19th cent.

H: 40cm (15.7in)
W: 30cm (11.8in)
D: 14cm (5.5in)

£270