Masque crâne "citipati" pour la danse "cham" · Tibet ou Népal · ID: 3049974
Vendu
550 €
Provenance
Bernhard Jäger, Frankfurt a. M., GermanyDescription
wood, pigment, base
“Citipati” is a protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism. It is formed of two skeletal deities, one male and the other female.
Their dancing serves as a symbol for death and rebirth. Their skeletal form is a reminder of the impermanence of life and eternal change. The dance of the “citipati” is commemorated twice annually in Tibet.