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EXPRESSIVE MASK OF MAHAKALA

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EXPRESSIVE MASK OF MAHAKALA
Wood and paint. Tibet
Dances incorporating masks played an important role in the Tibetan monastery life - their origins are found in the shamanistic dances of the old Bon-religion. The mask of the protective deity Mahakala is one of the most significant and expressive. Dark blue coloured face, third eye, flaming eyebrows above large starring eyes, fangs and tongue sticking out of the open mouth. Chain across the forehead.
HEIGHT 24,5 CM

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EXPRESSIVE MASK OF MAHAKALA

Name: EXPRESSIVE MASK OF MAHAKALA
SKU: 28821470
Price: 80 EUR
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