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Mask – Himalayas / Nepal
A dance mask representing the face of a man. The sculpture is all angles: this mask has a modern appearance. The face is rectangular, as are the main facial features: the mouth, eyes, nose, and ears. The interior is deeply carved. We can note the old and beautiful patina of use with brown and shiny hues, small visible accident marks as well as internal wear marks.
REGION: Himalayas / Nepal
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: 19th century
DIMENSION: 22 x 19.5 x 7 cm
(Basement)
inventory number: AS024
Ref: IZ4B57SWFG