"Mask, West Nepal"
Face mask showing a male face. The expression is serene. The wood has been patinated black except on the sides and the bottom of the face. There must have been a beard made of animal skin, as evidenced by the small holes left by nails. There are still small traces of white paint under the mouth, towards one eye and at the top of the head.Wood with patina of use, pigment.
Height: 32 cm
Western Nepal
Mid 20th century
Sold with its base
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