93 - Mask

Mask with a powerful expression, accentuated by an imposing leather chin strap. Wood, yak leather, metal, aged brown patina, signs of wear. Central Himalayas, Nepal. H. 25 × W. 18 cm. Publication: - Éric Chazot, Liliane and Michel Durand-Dessert, *Himalayas – Art & Shamans*, Paris, LMDD, 2009, Volume I, no. 18. The yak leather chin strap, combined with the metal teeth, constitutes an unusual combination in Himalayan masks. These elements reinforce the identity of this work and attest to the symbolic importance accorded to materials in the shamanic traditions of the mid-hills of Nepal.