Anthropomorphic mask, around 1900
Nepal, Middle Hills
sold
EUR 2,100
Provenance
French Private CollectionSize
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.