6th May, 2021 12:00

From the Curious to the Extraordinary

 
  Lot 121
 

A 20TH CENTURY TIBETAN (HIMALAYAN) TRIBAL SHAMAN'S MASK

A 20TH CENTURY TIBETAN (HIMALAYAN) TRIBAL SHAMAN'S MASK

the mask of stained wood and with brass mounts and antelope horns and yak fur and bones to the mouth, decorated with Rudraksha seeds, can be wall hung,

66cm high overall

Radraksha seeds are associated with the Hindu deity Shiva and are commonly worn for protection by his devotees. The seeds are primarily used in India, Tibet and Nepal as beads for organic jewellery and malas, and are valued similarly to semi-precious stones.
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

 

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