LARGE MAHAKALA RITUAL MASK in red, yellow and gold lacquered paper maché and canvas, the three eyes fixed with metal rods, the face encircled by a crown of five cittipati skulls, the jaw articulated with the eyes by means of cords. (Significant polychromy loss, holes, broken and worn cords, minor restorations). Tibet or Mongolia, 19th century. A RED LACQUERED 'PAPIER-MÂCHÉ' MAHAKALA MASK, TIBET OR MONGOLIA, 19TH CENTURY. HEIGHT. 45 CM (17 3/4 IN.) - LARG. 34 CM (13 3/8 IN.)

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