Shamanic phurbu whose top part shows a rider with hands joined in the ritual gesture of Namaste. The mount is not a horse but could be the ashoka lion. age circa 50 years. Height 29cm.

This ritual plaque is from Himachal Praddesh ( North West India). The local name is 'Mohra'. These plaque are usually bronze casted, but copper “repoussz” can also be found. They are depicting Lord Shiva in his Ardhanaresvara form, i.e half woman and half man. Shiva is the main deity workshipped during the Phagli festival in mid February. age circa at least early to mid 20th, H 8 cm

Very old Indian mask depicting a figure with a crown from the Ramayana theater, color darkened by time with cracks revealing an ocher tint indicating significant age. The ears are joined. Heavy and hard wood. H 31 cm

Ghurra with finely carved zoomorphic patterns, the top is à ram surmounting a couple of cows. Obvious signs of important use with a very encrusted patina ; presented on a metal stand, H 18 cm

old mushroom mask, with a shiny black patina. These mask are made from tree parasit mushroom with a minimal carving work. The aime of the carvers is to take advantage of the native form of the mushroom. These masks are usually hung inside homes to function as protective effigies. They are more occasionally used as face masks during festival season, H 29 cm, width 38 cm weight1Kg.

Very unusual “janus” designed mushroom mask; one side shows the native wrinkled face of the mushroom whereas the opposite side shows a smooth face with more carving work. Eyes and mouth are common to both faces. The mask has ear pendants, which are made with 2 different seeds, one is rudraksha bead which is the seed of a very common tree in Nepal...

Shamanic mask, with minimalist features, probably representing a demon. Wood, with fine dark brown glossy patina. Nepal, mid 20th century. Height: 28 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition.

A large authentic Nepalese drum. 65 x35 cm. Wooden carved handle, double sided goatskin. Excellent condition, all taunt, no holes or years. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide. "The dhyāngro may be either single- or double-headed. Double-headed drums are said to have a male side and a female side.[1] The drumhead, which is made from animal skin, Like the na drum of Tibet, but unlike most frame drums, the dhyāngro has a handle...

Very old mask from East Nepal, beautiful black patina of soot. Goat skin nailed to the forehead and chin, good age at least mid-20th century. Very hard wood, excellent condition, H 26 cm, width 18 cm, can be delivered on a metal base.

Old mask with black patina, presence of goat skin with black hairs to represent hairs, eyelashes, eyebrows, mustaches and beard. The mouth is open showing the sculpted upper teeth. The top of the head is cut to represent the crown indicating an important man in his community. Very heavy and hard wood. Age at least mid 20th. H 32 cm

Interesting bronze finial with praying buddha, probably Himalayan, and c. late 19th.- early 20th. century.

Size: 18,5 cm.

Ex. Danish Private Collection.

Suoerbly cast five prong vajra, with delicate details, on the makara heads, as well as on the stylised lotus. Bronze with fine dark patina. Tibet, mid 20th century, maybe earlier. Length: 12 cm. Very good condition.

A large size Phagli mask , figuring the typical deity of Himachal Praddesh, likely a demon with sharp ears and frightful open mouth, one interesting point are the lines marked with red mineral pigment. Dark black oily patina, semi hard wood , obvious signs of great age at least early XXth, Height 34 cm, Wide 21 cm More information and pictures on request

Nepalese Middle Hills Janus Mask, 13.5 inches, 34 cm.

Humia, Nepal Shaman Mask, 15.5 inches, 39.5 cm.

Painted Tibetan Pig Mask. 13d x 11.5h inches, 33 x 29 cm.

Indian Monkey Mask from Himachal Pradesh in the Himalayas. 11 inches, 28 cm.

Nepalese Joker Mask from the Terai Region with traces of kaolin pigment. 10.25 inches, 26 cm.