Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas (79)

Kali is one of the main sacred deity of the Ramayana Saga. This is a very old mask of the Ramayana theater with traces of very important wear. This mask was painted but the polychrome was erased over time, it now shows an eroded and dusty patina of wood. Note, however, remnants of an old red colorSome very old wounds, the tongue is a piece of wood fixed in the opening of the mouth. Very great age at least late 19th to early 20th, H 45 cm, width 22 cm

A very old bouddhist mask, the face has been repainted which is regulary done in gompa when a new festival is coming, whereas the inside shows the original old patina. Few wounds and local repairs, obvious signs of very great age from 18 to 19th century. H 32 cm , W 21 cm. More information on local origin on request

A very fine mask figuring the wolf, a mythical feline creature with a ferocious attitude to protect the buddhist deities, the teeth,ears and tongue are joined. H 24 cm , Wide 21 cm , depth 22 cm, few wounds locally repaired as shown on pictures but good condition considering its great age Great age 19th or very early 20th Further information on request ...

A very old Nuo mask figuring the joker Quintong, but also the foreigner. Good condition considering its great age at least 19th possibly 18th , light wood as usual for these Nuo mask, collected in Guizou area. More information on request H 28 cm

Very delicate ghurra still in perfect condition, important signs of use, very old encrusted patina and the top is surmounted by a milk pot. Collected from Magar people from Rukkum district, black encrusted patina and important signs of use indicating a great age at least early 20th. Western Nepal. H 18 cm, the rotating hole is 6 cm from front to back.

A very fine Nuo mask figuring the well known joker Qintong with its twisted face more information on request H 24 cm, wide 15 cm. presented on an iron stand More information on request

A very rarely seen Naga shawl, both sides are very similar, some damages due to great age but overall good condition , size are 183cm x 112 cm . a very similar design can been at page 41 in the Book "Naga Art" by Milada Ganguli , ISBN 81- 204-0842-X copy of the page and more information and pictures on request

The perfect archetype of Himalayan Primitive mask, superb black patine combined with great age circa 19th H 28.5 cm wide 18 cm More information on request

An exceptional carving work achievement in this mask from Bhutan, H 35 cm , wide 24 cm More information on request

antique bhutan mask, light wood, several local repairs , good overall condition, H 27 cm , Wide 28 cm

This antique book cover is in our collection since 1988 and has been identified by independent dealers from 14 to 16 th century, on the back side gold painted buddhas can be seen , likely the back side need to be cleaned. Size Length 74 cm , wide 28.5 cm , thickness 4.5 cm, weight is over 5 kg

An archetype of black patina primitive mask with a twisted face, the inside has been recently re-carved . Very hard wood and obvious signs of important age, H 27.5 cm , wide 17 cm

A nice minimal design mask , encrusted patina, semi-hard wood, great age H 25 cm wide 15 cm , more information on request , double click on image for supra enlargement.

The shaman is sitting surrounded by several implements , note a Snake on his right shoulder H 17 cm , wide 7 to 14 cm, weight 500 grams

The shaman is in sitting position with the arms wide open, he was holding a stick which is partly broken? Very nice old patina, clear sound Weight 600 gr H 20 cm , diameter of the bell at the base 9 cm

An important figure made in a strong and heavy wood very impressive by it large size and weight 12 Kg Important signs of great age considering the quality of the wood More information on ethnic and local origins Height 91 cm wide 20cm ...

A very old archaic figure showing important water erosion, very hard and heavy wood, a very rare piece, about 10Kg, H 85 cm More information on request

A great primitive mask carved in very hard red wood , note a natural hole on the right cheek of the mask, Great age likely XIX century . H 30 cm wide 21 cm More information on request