Grand masque d’applique featuring a wrathful face, probably personifying a prote…

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Grand masque d’applique

featuring a wrathful face, probably personifying a protective demon. Amalgam of prophylactic materials with yak hair ritually applied to the chin. Hardwood, old brown patina, some localized weathering Nepal 33 x 28.5 cm Former J-L CORTES collection

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