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Mask – Nepal
Dance 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, which run across the face to the ears of the mask. The unique sculptural work gives this mask a very marked character and physiognomy. The interior is deeply sculpted, 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
MATERIALS: black patina
PERIOD: early 20th century
SIZE: 21 x 17 x 8 cm
(Basement)
inventory number: AS025
Ref: AN73VE8XSN