A Tamang wood mask, Jumla region, North Western Nepal, early 20th century

lot 253 (The Fine Sale, 8th Dec, 2021)

of primitive abstract form, pierced eyes and mouth, 25.5cm high

Sold for £50 More details 1  

A Magar wood mask, North Western Nepal, early 20th century

lot 254 (The Fine Sale, 8th Dec, 2021)

of primitive oval abstract form, quite flat with pierced flat ears, eyes, nostrils and mouth, with two white decorative dots painted to the nose, ... read more

Sold for £70 More details 1  

A one piece carved wood Ravana mask, Terai Region, Southern Nepal, mid 20th century

lot 255 (The Fine Sale, 8th Dec, 2021)

each conjoined face is moustachioed with a toothy grin, the central figure with pierced eyes, 21.5 x 11cm

Sold for £100 More details 4  

A Tamang/Gurung wood mask, North Western Nepal, early 20th century

lot 256 (The Fine Sale, 8th Dec, 2021)

of stylised form with domed forehead, recessed elliptical eyes and defined teeth to the slit mouth, 25cm high

Estimated at £150 - £250 More details 1  

A Tamang wood mask, Trisuli Region, North Western Nepal, probably 19th century or earlier

lot 257 (The Fine Sale, 8th Dec, 2021)

of primitive abstract form, pierced eyes, nostrils and mouth, applied with white kaolin and black pigment, 22cm high

Sold for £160 More details 1  

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

lot 258 (The Fine Sale, 8th Dec, 2021)

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

Estimated at £400 - £600 More details 1  

A Rajbanshi carved and painted wood Ravana mask, Terai Region, Southern Nepal, 19th century

lot 259 (The Fine Sale, 8th Dec, 2021)

of the 10 headed demon king Ravana of the epic Ramayana story, 56.5 x 86cm

Estimated at £600 - £800 More details 1  

A carved tree fungus protective spirit mask, Central Nepal, early 20th century

lot 260 (The Fine Sale, 8th Dec, 2021)

of naturalistic form, pierced with elliptical eyes and toothed mouth, the nose nailed on, 20.5cm high

Sold for £150 More details 1  

A Magar/Tamang wood mask, Northern Nepal, 20th century

lot 261 (The Fine Sale, 8th Dec, 2021)

the forehead carved with two crows in relief Provenance: Acquired in September 1989

Sold for £140 More details 4  

A Magar wood mask, North Western Nepal, probably late 19th/early 20th century or earlier

lot 262 (The Fine Sale, 8th Dec, 2021)

oval, with pierced elliptical eyes, triangular nose and smiling mouth, 19.5cm

Estimated at £150 - £250 More details 1