Lot n° 18
Estimation :
400 - 600
EUR
Citipati mask - Himalayas / Nepal - Lot 18
Citipati mask - Himalayas / Nepal
Mask with a grimacing expression evoking the Citipati skulls. Symbolizing in Himalayan Buddhist culture the impermanence of life and the eternal cycle of life and death, this type of mask is found in homes to protect the family circle. Citipati represent both the eternal dance of death and perfect consciousness.
The object is made of wood, covered with a thin layer of crusty patina.
Vestiges of red chromium around the eyes and mouth are visible.
REGION : Himalayas / Nepal
MATERIAL : Wood, crusty patina
TIME: 20th century
DIMENSION : 26 x 20.5 x 8 cm
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