"Mask – Nepal"
Mask – NepalDance mask with a round and expressive face, highlighting the mastery of the sculptor.
It is characterized by the presence of two snakes forming the eyebrows, the latter running along the face to the ears of the mask. The unique sculptural work gives this mask a very marked character and physiognomy.
The interior is sculpted in depth as are the nose and mouth of the mask.
This object is particularly aesthetic, due to the old and deep patina of use with its brown and very shiny color. presence of some very slight cracks of natural cause.
REGION: Nepal
MATERIAL: black patina
PERIOD: early 20th century
DIMENSION: 21 x 17 x 8 cm
(Base)
inventory number: AS025
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