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Mask of Citipati Skeletal Deity - "Lord of the Cemetery" - Tibet or Bhutan

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Title: Mask of Citipati Skeletal Deity - "Lord of the Cemetery" - Tibet or Bhutan

Description: Tibetan Buddhist teachings prepare for all life for death and the Bar do state (the intermediate state of affairs between death and rebirth) that follows. It is essential that the soul be able to laugh at the frightening prospect of the hereafter and so, in their wisdom, monks turn dancing skeletons into clowns for comic relief at great masked performances. Authentic mask, no restorations. Dim: 26 x 21 x 12 cm, 501 gram. Careful registered sending, combined shipping possible.

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Mask of Citipati Skeletal Deity - "Lord of the Cemetery" - Tibet or Bhutan

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Estimate $200-$250

Apr 1, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT

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