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Spring 2023 Art, Asian, Tribal & Jewelry

Sat, May 20, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 157

Nepalese Shaman's Mask

Estimate: $100 - $200

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19th or 20th century wood carved shaman's mask with four holes bored into the corners. Piece measures approximately 9 1/4" x 7 1/2" x 2 3/4". A mostly fine piece with only some slight wear to the patina. There is a natural stress crack in the wood running vertically just below the mouthpiece. A wax seal on the reverse (collection or export) is present but largely chipped away. Keywords: Nepal, Himalayas, Himalayan, ceremonial, wood carving, Nepal, Bhutan From the carefully curated collection of a Pan Am flight attendant, in service between the years of 1954 and 1984. Her many travels took her through Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the South Pacific.