"Anthropomorphic Mask With A Goatee - Nepal, Middle Hills"
Antropomorphic Mask with Goatee - Nepal, Middle HillsThe mask has a very pretty old brown and shiny patina as well as signs of use.This mask seems to be very old, probably 19th or early 20th century.Face with incised headdress. A goatee is symbolized by horsehair, held on the chin by a piece of cut and studded metal.PROVENANCE:Acquisition at the auction ""Art of the Peoples of the Himalayas" 07/10/2019 at Millon Artprecium (Paris)Ex French private collection26cm X 22cm 
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