About this lot

Description

A Rajbanshi carved and painted wood Ravana mask, Terai Region, Southern Nepal, 19th century,

of the 10 headed demon king Ravana of the epic Ramayana story, 56.5 x 86cm



Provenance:
Acquired in 1987

Exhibited:
Paris, Venice and Switzerland, Ramayana Rashbachi Masks; collection Alain Rouveure. Illustrated catalogue page 127.



Condition report:

One head with damage to crown and hairline, typical wear, one head with replaced lower panel

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