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Skull mask "citipati" for the "cham" dance - Tibet or Nepal

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Skull mask "citipati" for the "cham" dance - Tibet or Nepal

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Description

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.
H: 18 cm, H: 7,1 inch

Provenance:
Bernhard JÃ¤ger, Frankfurt a. M., Germany

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Skull mask "citipati" for the "cham" dance - Tibet or Nepal

Name: Skull mask \"citipati\" for the \"cham\" dance - Tibet or Nepal
SKU: 163908254
Price: 550 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €500 - €1,000

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