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1950s Nepalese Papier-Mache Mask - Demon God

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1950s Nepalese Papier-Mache Mask - Demon God

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** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Fowler Museum at UCLA **

Asia, Nepal, ca. 1950. Papier mache mask of a black-faced demon, wearing ornate red headdress. Wonderful vivid hues of red, black, blue, green and tan. Size: 11.5" H (29.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Morgan collection, Santa Monica, CA.

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1950s Nepalese Papier-Mache Mask - Demon God

Name: 1950s Nepalese Papier-Mache Mask - Demon God
SKU: 46248534
Price: 125 USD
Availability: InStock

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