A carved wood protective deity mask, Humla District, North Western Nepal, 18th/19th century or earlier

naturally worn with deep hollow eyes, squared off nose and toothed grimace, 45.5cm high

Literature:
For a similar protection mask see Rond (Frederic) Guidebook of Nepalese Masks page 31 - shown "above the entrance door of a house in Thehe, near Simikot (Humla District)", photo, Eric Chazot, published by Gallerie Indian Heritage, January 2021

Provenance:
Acquired in September 2010

Condition Report

Naturally weather washed