Very old shaman phurbu, the upper part shows three faces of protective ancestors surmounted by a monkey (7 cm high), the triangular blade is decorated on each side with snake interlaces topped by a Makara beak roughly carved, the sun is carved on the back side, the central part is a dorge (Tibetan ritual object symbolizing lightning and the power of the cosmos), important age at least early 20 th, hard wood, very old and beautiful black encrusted patina H 26.5 cm, presented on a iron stand
Small protector figure in the sitting position and namaste gesture. Old and encrusted patina. H 20 cm
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A superb monkey mask , from Himachal Pradesh
Hard red wood , H 22 cm
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Humia, Nepal Shaman Mask, 15.5 inches, 39.5 cm.
A very precisely carved phurba with three ancestor faces surmounted by a monkey. At least circa 1950 or earlier
Very good condition, presented on a custom metal stand, H 20 cm
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A very peculiar phurba with a important size , H 39 cm , obviously it is not a Dyangro handle recarved, the tip which usually is a triangular blade has 4 irregular sides with various animist and auspicious symbol, the middle part consists of both a dorge and a cubic part with animist symbol, the top has 4 naive ancestor faces surmounted by a rider (H8 cm) . obvious sign of good age from early 20th More pictures and information of local origin on request, presented on an iron stand , H 39 cm
Old drum handle , with 3 ancestor faces on top, and a Makara at the tip, very old encrusted black patine , important age at least for first part of the 29 th
H 42 cm , presented on an iron stand
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An old small ghurra with nice patina and obvious signs of use , note the very realistic carving of the milk pot (4.5 cm high), total height H 14 cm
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Ancient mask depicting a wolf or a dog in a fierce attitude. Beautiful and harmonious polychromia showing obvious sign of great from early 20th.
Hard wood H 25 cm , wide 17 , depth 18 cm
Gilt bronze figure of Kubera (Kambala) also known as Dhanapati "Lord of Riches", seated on mythical beast with mongoose in one hand, his elaborate crown and round belly suggest great wealth, Nepalese, early/mid 20th century.
Size: 7 1/2" high x 6 1/4" wide x 4" deep.
Phur-bu showing Three ancestors faces with long noose , the triangular blade shows animist designs such as Sun and moon
H 18 cm, presented on metal stand
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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
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an old mask with a minimal design, hard wood , note local repairs H27cm, L13cm, more information on request
Very nice ghurra with super patina, two protectors (H 3 cm) are carved in the middle of the milk pots. H 32 cm
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a fine old himalayan mask with exaggerated large ears, back encrusted black patina. Hard wood , good condition considering its age. early to mid 20th century
Height 26cm, wide 21 cm
Nepalese Joker Mask from the Terai Region with traces of kaolin pigment. 10.25 inches, 26 cm.
Nepalese Middle Hills Janus Mask, 13.5 inches, 34 cm.
Indian Monkey Mask from Himachal Pradesh in the Himalayas. 11 inches, 28 cm.