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A brass Bhairava head South India, Kerala or Karnataka, 18th century

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A brass Bhairava head South India, Kerala or Karnataka, 18th century

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Description

Devotional image depicting the irate form of Shiva characterised by his moustached face, fierce expression and half-open mouth revealing his teeth. Masks like this were fixed on a pole and carried in procession during Brahmanical rituals.

Condition

good condition consistent with age

Dimensions

22 cm

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A brass Bhairava head South India, Kerala or Karnataka, 18th century

Name: A brass Bhairava head South India, Kerala or Karnataka, 18th century
SKU: 143925160
Price: 1500 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €1,500 - €2,000

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Starting Price €650

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