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Mushroom masks use the natural form of tree parasitic fungi with minimal modification. Only the openings of the mouth and eyes as well as the nose are the work of the sculptor. They are rarely worn by dancers but more generally hanged inside the house where they will acquire a beautiful black patina of soot. Often the softer part of the interior formed by the spores of the mushroom falls and thus reveals a different color without patina. This one shows a double mouth which can be interpreted. mo...

Small protector figure in the sitting position and namaste gesture. Old and encrusted patina. H 20 cm More information on request

Original design phurba, very fine and precise carving with 3 protectors on top and 3 double Naga interlaces on each face of the triangular blade. Light brown patina H 23 cm More information on request

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 More information on request

A mask with a minimal design made with aluminum with a cloth protection , close to the so called Siberian style, H 24 cm , W 22 cm More information on request

mask from the Mompa Ache Lamo theater from Mompa people H 23cm W 20 cm. More information on request

This large size phur-bu shows twin horsemen, height riders 20 cm, nice encrusted patina , indicating a good age at least mdi 20Th,, overall size 40 cm. More information on local origin, Presented on metal stand

A very fine large sized solid ghurra, with superb patina and precisely carved basketry patterns on the rotating plate. Age is at least from mid 20th, H 36 cm, diameter 12 cm More information on request Double click on pictures to get highest enlargements

Black soot patina, hard wood, H 23 cm A typical minimal design mask from East Nepal Please ask for more information and additional pictures

A simple design paired with a harmonious and powerful symmetry with the rectangular shapes of the eyes and mouth, this mask exemplifies the design of many Himalayan masks. Very hard wood blackened by smoke with irregular deposits of soot. This mask comes from Eastern Nepal. Obvious signs of good aging circa mid 20th H24.5 cm, 15 cm

Important mask from Himachal Praddesh area , mainly used during the Phagli festival in mid Fébruary. Strong and hard wood, reddish dominant color. perfect condition, presented on an iron custom stand . H 33 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 phurba with 3 chimeric birds on the top , one is is damaged. H 19 cm More information on request

Powerful black patina mask More picture and information on request Very hard wood Obvious signs of great age , H 27 cm wide 15 cm

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 More information and pictures on request

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 Further information on request.

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 More information on request