About this lot

Description

A carved tree fungus protective spirit mask, Central Nepal, early 20th century,

of naturalistic form, pierced with elliptical eyes and toothed mouth, the nose nailed on, 20.5cm high



Provenance:
Acquired February 1991



Condition report:

Old damage including chip on upper rim above eye; old stress crack lower rear left angle; old fractured, nailed repair on lower lip; numerous other small chips and drying cracks

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