Nepalese Newari Painted Wood Festival Mask, Himalayan region, first half of the 20th century.Portraying Mahakala or Bhairava. Hand-carved wood with green painted face, five skulls around the forehead, bulging eyes, a full nose, and gaping mouth. A third eye rests in the center of the forehead between a pair of flame eye brows. Size: 13'' x 9'' x 5.5'' (33 x 23 x 14 cm).

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