Zemanek-Münster

Anthropomorphic mask, around 1900

Nepal, Middle Hills
sold EUR 2,100
Provenance
French Private Collection
Size
H: 26,5 cm
H: 10.4 inch

Description

wood, blackish brown patina, of narrow elongated form with projecting forehead and accentuated cheeks, mouth and eyes cut out, slightly dam., fine cracks, minor missing parts backside along rim, abrasion of paint, cord for attachment, metal base;
empty eye sockets and the large mouth opening give a scary effect to the mask.


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