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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Pre 1920 item #1476528 (stock #HP/ma877)
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. Old mask with sculpted mustaches depicting a flat face with a delicately open mouth. Beautiful black patina encrusted with some glue deposits. The eyebrows and mustaches are still partially covered with glossy paper, some traces of vermillion coloring. The interior shows a nice dark brown patina with some age damage. This mask could be attributed to the Kami caste (untouchable caste) and would come from the Dang region in the Western Terai...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1476523 (stock #HP/Ma871)
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Fine antique mask from Aché Lamo Theater from Bhutan. Old dark reddish to purple polychromia, very black patina can be seen inside. Perfect condition, hard wood, presented on an iron custom stand. H 18cm , long 16 cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1450272 (stock #HP/DH27)
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This Drum handle clearly displays Buddhist influences. The top shows 3 voluminous faces of Makala (protector of Buddhism). The central part is a dorgi with deep vertical sculptures. The triangular point is surmounted by a bird's beak which evokes the mythical bird Garuda. Each of the faces shows very beautiful sculpture of intertwined snakes. From Sherpa people from Helambu district. Very beautiful patina of use. Groupe Sherpa Important age from XIX to early XX. H35cm,
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1450271 (stock #HP/DH26)
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The top shows 3 faces of ancestors with a strong relief of sculpture. The central part a thick dorgi with a superb patina of use surrounded by patterns of basketry. The triangular point is very original with 3 animal heads of Makara extended by hands which each grip a snake. The tip is blunted indicating a very long use because during his moments of rest the shaman plugs the drum to the ground in a vertical position. From Tamang people Mankapur (Hetauda) district...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1417096 (stock #HP/MA831)
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A very old mask from Tamang lama, possibly from Bom Po priest, the masks is roughly painted, note that the hairs are also painted,The inside of the mask is coated with a brownish thick color. Few wounds but good condition and safe considering its great age, 5 holes to fix the mask on the lama face. At least late 19 th to early 20th. Hard wood H 30 cm , wide 17 cm More information on request
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1417095 (stock #HP/Ma830)
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An old and super fine lama mask, important signs of important use, superb glossy patina. At least from early 20th and possibly much earlier H 26 cm More information on request
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1413510 (stock #HP:M827)
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Very old mompa mask of reduced size showing an elongated wrinkled face, the style is rather rough, superb black patina suggest an important age at least circa 19th. H 23 cm, w 13 cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1413508 (stock #HP/Ma826)
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d and heavy wooden mask showing a very old black patina with glue residue. Note the square shape of the carrying holes. mask probably coming from Eastern Nepal (Rai, Limbu, Kirant ethnic groups ...). H 26 cm, L 19 cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1409374 (stock #HP/Ma816)
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Very old Buddhist mask with back patina possibly from Bompo Cult, Not the row of 5 archaic protector faces. H 31 cm, Wide 23 cm. At least 19th More information and pictures on request
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1409364 (stock #HP/PH813)
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Phurbu of a very amazing volume and design showing great sculptural richness. The top shows a domed altar (H 5 cm) supported by 3 snakes , this set surmounts three beautifully carved lunar faces (H 3 cm). The massive point shows three pairs of intertwined serpents ending in a single head, each pair is separated by a protector (5 to 6 cm) standing hands joined in the gesture of ritual respect of "namasté"...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1409359 (stock #HP/PH811)
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Very old Buddhist phurbu showing an important patina of wear. The summit shows three faces of deities, the central part is a miniaturized and remarkably carved square dorgi. The triangular tip is capped by an imposing mouth of Makara polished by a long use. On two sides one can see a snake escaping from Makara's mouth, but unlike shamanic phurbus, the snake's head is directed towards the tip of the phurbu...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1388556 (stock #HP/Ma791)
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A carving master piece with a superb old black patina H 21 cm, wide 15 cm More information on request
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1383931 (stock #HP/ST775)
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Super fine protector from West Nepal with great age circa early 20th Significant erosion due to long term exposure to wind and rain, but overall good condition. This an authentic specimen of the first generation of protectors. H 62 cm More information on request
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1383873 (stock #HP/MA772)
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Primitive mask with peculiar moose, from 19 to early 20 H 25 cm, Wide 17 cm More information on request
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1383867 (stock #HP/MA771)
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Old black patina mask with a piece of hairy skin fixed on top to figure hairs Very good age from 19th to early 20th H23 cm , wide 17cm More information on request
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1383866 (stock #HP/MA770)
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Old long primitive primitive with hat and a smiling face , superb old black glossy patina, the teeth are carved and a little mouth is pierced through, from 19th to early 20th H 48 cm, Wide 18 cm More information on request
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1379673 (stock #HP/Ma763)
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Super hard wood, great age at least 18 to 19th H 37 cm , W 26 cm More information on request
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1379498 (stock #HP/Ma760)
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Archaic primitive mask with striated face , minimal design with square eyes and mouth. Important thick encrusted soot patina with hair, glue and mineral pigments. This a very old primitive mask likely from late 20th to early 2Oth. H 26 cm w 16 cm More important on request