Nepal Mask

Very small, carved wooden dance mask. Simple, roughly hewn, with great presence. From a private collection.

15th Century Bhairava Mask from Nepal. Gold gilt on repousse copper. Bhairava is one of the main protector deities of the Kathmandu valley.

Similarly, Tharu tribal ritual dance masks from Nepal and North India are also notable for their hand-carved wooden forms.

Indeed, in the Newari culture of Nepal, on certain festival days a mask of Bhairava called hathwandya (“beer-pour god”) is set up and beer or spirits are poured from a tube projectin...

Ceremonial mask from the Himalayan culture.

Bhairava has a special significance in Nepal as he is the guardian of Kathmandu. His image is still paraded through the streets every year as part of the festival of Indra-Jahra.

The work of Christoph Hefti is part of the collection of the Swiss National Museum, the Design Museum Zürich (Schaudepot) and private collections in Switzerland, the Netherlands and ...

The collection is inspired by traditional African masks. The Zo is the person who carries the mask, a master that creates a connection and a bond with the spirit within it.

The collection is inspired by traditional African masks. The Zo is the person who carries the mask, a master that creates a connection and a bond with the spirit within it.

A impressive large old Nepalese ritual festival mask of Indra, These type of masks are used in the Ramayana theater performances and puja festivals and represent Indra or Shiva Per...

Nepalese temple festival mask of Hanuman the Monkey God A superb very old temple/festival mask of Hanuman the monkey god The smiling monkey god with protruding snout large ears curli...

Wood mask from Nepal is an original artwork realized in Nepal.

An excellent cast brass, hand-worked temple guardian mask from Nepal. The proportions, detail and overall work is exceptional, befitting a piece from this era.

Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, Middle Hills, Nepal With a somewhat unconvincing smile, the expression on this mask is ambiguous yet powerful.

Early to mid-20th century Tribal mask, Middle Hills, Nepal A Middle Hills mask with several unusual markings: a trisula carved into the forehead, white painted semicircle on left ...

Discover this high-quality wooden Mahakala face mask from Nepal, a commanding late 20th-century piece that showcases traditional Himalayan artistry.

Early 20th century Nepalese fungus mask A Nepalese mask made from naturally formed fungus, from the middle hill’s region.

A very cool mask from high in the Himalayan foot hills of Western Nepal.

An antique primitive shaman's mask from the western hills of Nepal. This mask has the trident of Shiva on it's forehead.

Wooden mask. Tharu of Nepal, early 20th century. The Tharu people have, since ancient times, been settled in the hills and lowlands of the Terai of Southern Nepal.

Early to mid-20th century tribal mask, Terai, Nepal This strong, expressive mask from the Terai region of Nepal has vertical marks under one eye and nice adze work overall.  

Early to mid-20th century Tribal mask, Middle Hills, Nepal An intensely fierce expression, with open mouth ringed with small teeth, gives this mask a powerful presence.

Early to mid-20th century Tribal mask, Middle Hills, Nepal A stern brow and a multitude of teeth give this pared down Middle Hills mask a powerful presence.

Carved wood smaller dance mask from Nepal with powerful expression, open eyes and open mouth with carved teeth and fangs, representing the Buddhist Mahakala, the demon chaser.

Flat dance mask from Nepal with flat face with strong chin, open eyes and carved headdress with Tzi magical beads.

Oval dance mask from Nepal with strong expression, open eyes and oval mouth with finely carved teeth, nicely carved ears.

Wolf or similar animal mask from Nepal with alert ears, mouth with teeth and fangs.

Oval dance Magar mask from Nepal with strong expression, open eyes and mouth with finely carved teeth.

This is a dance mask used for various festivals. We think it was made about 120 years ago.

An interesting Nepalese memento mori skull death mask, late 19th, early 20th century.

A good, large early 20th century (circa 1900) Nepalese cow mask from the Terai region in Southern Nepal.

A good, large carved and polychrome painted 19th century Nepalese fragmentary leopard mask. Displayed on a custom made stand.

White painted tribal mask from Nepalese lowlands.

A old Nepalese ritual festival mask of kali, These type of masks are used in the Durga puja festivals and represents Kali a aspect of the god Durga, Period early 20th century, from...

Carved by hand from one single piece of wood. Used in ceremonial processions and festivals.

It comes from the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. During festivals the people wear the masks and march in procession on the streets.

Nepalese temple festival mask of Hanuman the Monkey God A superb very old large temple/festival mask of Hanuman the monkey god The smiling monkey god with large teeth and glass eye...

It comes from east Nepal. During festival times people wear this kind of masks and march in procession.

Antique late 19th-early 20th century Nepalese carved and polychromed wood ferocious diety mask.

Studio of Adriaen Isenbrandt 1510 - 1551 The Virgin and Child Enthroned Oil on oak panel, wax seal verso Image size: 10 3/4 x 8 inches (27 x 20.5 cm) Contemporary style frame (image ...

Extraordinary and complete collection of 17 artist ceramic masks of traditional Black Forest Carnival costumes by Alfred Schladerer, Germany. Ranging from the first 1954/55 unglazed/...

Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Mask 10", height on stand 14" strong angul...

Burmese wooden tribal mask. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th century Size: Height 27 C.M. / Width 20 C.M. / Thickness 17.3 C.M. Size including stand: Height 58.5 C.M. Conditio...

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century The face mask has a device for hanging. V...

A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask of a horn-billed bird from the mid-20th century. This vintage ceremonial mask, also referred to as a baba mask, originates from the Abelam people...

Late 19th to early 20th century tribal wood paduka sandals, India A sculptural pair of Indian paduka (khadau chappals) sandals with a simple scale pattern and nice encrusted patin...

Early Papua New Guinea painted Maprik carved hard wood mask. Mid-20th century, with wonderful curved expressive asymmetrical face. Long nose with pierced septum. Faded polychrome pig...

This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a dark red polychrome and resembles a bird-man with an extended and ex...

Late 19th-early 20th century tribal guardian figure, Northwest Nepal The mere essence of a protector figure remains in this weathered fragment, with hands clasped in front of ches...

With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...

On offer is a Lega Bwami society wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was likely from the first half of the 20th century and an authentic in-field piece. The mask di...