Lot 329: A Shamanic goiter mask

C. 19th - 20th Century
Magar from West Nepal
H: 9 1/4"
The softwood mask with incised linear striations all over the face, the eyes small and cut through with long wedge-shaped nose and tiny open mouth. Below the squared chin a three lobed goiter. Fine old surface with encrustation. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Property of a New York private collector

Price Realized: $100

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