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THB18th C. Tibetan Himalayan Wood Mask - Lakhe
Lot 200c
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Central Asia, Tibet or Nepal, Himalayan region, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A stunning performance mask of a sturdy form, hand-carved from caramel-hued hardwood that has developed incredible patina across all surfaces. The expressive countenance features drilled eyes with close-set pupils, a broad nose with several incised grooves, an outstretched mouth revealing six blocky teeth, tall ears, and deep striations outlining the form of the cheeks and chin. Additional striations course across the bulbous forehead, and perforations through the ears and upper periphery enable the mask to be worn. This mask depicts a lakhe - a local demon or celestial deity that protects individuals and households from malevolent spirits with its intimidating guise. Size: 8.9" W x 11.5" H (22.6 cm x 29.2 cm)
The Himalayan masking tradition is not as well-known as those from Africa or Southeast Asia, and today some of the original information has been lost due to fading oral traditions. Masks like this example relate to indigenous, animist traditions that developed in the harsh, wild environments of the Himalayas, and so they are often representations of local spirits. They were made to be worn in masquerades, glimpsed through light from lamps burning butter as oil.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, acquired in 1988
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#150358Minor nicks to teeth, peripheries, and verso, with inactive insect damage, and light encrustations within some recessed areas, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits and stunning patina throughout.Condition
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