19th C. Nepalese Painted Wood Shamanic Hanuman Mask
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Central Asia, Nepal, ca. 19th century CE. Wonderfully expressive mask representing a monkey / Hanuman - the celestial monkey god. Carved from a single piece of hardwood, then painted in deep red and black with elongated face, rounded eyes and slit mouth. Masks such as these were worn by shamans during rituals in order to protect the village, heal disease and practice exorcism. Custom stand. Size: 7.5" W x 14" H (19 cm x 35.6 cm), not including stand.
Provenance: private Colorado collection acquired in Bangkok, Thailand
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Central Asia, Nepal, ca. 19th century CE. Wonderfully expressive mask representing a monkey / Hanuman - the celestial monkey god. Carved from a single piece of hardwood, then painted in deep red and black with elongated face, rounded eyes and slit mouth. Masks such as these were worn by shamans during rituals in order to protect the village, heal disease and practice exorcism. Custom stand. Size: 7.5" W x 14" H (19 cm x 35.6 cm), not including stand.
Provenance: private Colorado collection acquired in Bangkok, Thailand
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#124382
Condition
Intact and quite excellent with great old patina.
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19th C. Nepalese Painted Wood Shamanic Hanuman Mask
Estimate $500 - $750
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