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Tibetan mask, Mahakala, hand-carved deity, early 20th century

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Item description

This ancient Tibetan mask depicts Mahakala, a powerful patron deity of Vajrayana Buddhism, and is a work of great value for collectors of oriental antiques. Dating back to the early 20th century, the sculpture expresses the intense spiritual force typical of Himalayan sacred art, combining an original ritual function with extraordinary plastic expressiveness. The face of the deity is entirely hand-carved on a single block of wood, highlighting accurate details such as the bulging eyes, open mouth with fangs, and crown adorned with small carved skulls. The surface retains a suggestive dark patina with slight traces of original pigmentation that testify to the period and authenticity of the piece. This mask represents a unique opportunity to enrich an ethnic art collection or to insert a decorative element with deep historical and spiritual charm into a refined environment.

ID: 2279-1781700992-153940

Item details

Brown
Brown

Color

Wood

Material

Good

Condition

Oriental

Origin

20-30

Time period

1

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Item sizes

28.5 cm

Height

20 cm

Width

9 cm

Depth

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