Shaman Mask, Nepal Vajrasattva Statue such as the use of

such as the use of Nkisi figures

Centerpiece Length: 5

and the mouth of the Infant Jesus has been worn away by repeated touching and devotion from a former owner

20 1/2" tall with the base

Masks such as this were worn by Men who as Members of the ‘Awa Society’ would dance on the roof of a house of a recently Deceased Relative in order to lead the Departed Soul to it's Resting Place

Shaman Mask, Nepal Vajrasattva Statue such as the use ofShaman Mask, Nepal Serene carved wooden ritual mask embellished with incised linear designs as well as a deep well handled surface suggesting many years of ceremonial field use , Nepal. Measurements: The mask measures 11. 5 x 8 inches. Provenance: Collected in the 1960's, Ex Private Mid west Collection. Base not included.