Mask,
Gurung or Magar Cultures, Middle Hills Region, Nepal
Wood, fur, hide with vermilion pigment, nails
19th century or earlier
9.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 in. / 24 x 19 x 6 cm
Height on custom display stand: 13 in. / 33 cm
At one time this mask was covered with hide with vermillion pigment. The remains of the hide appears to have had a second layer of hide added at a later date. This visage, with its distinctive features, appears in many versions, usually with a beard and mustache.
$2100
