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Tibetan Cham mask, snow tiger

Name: Tibetan Cham mask, snow tiger
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 9RIUZS1WYZ
Price: 350 EUR
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350 €

Period 20th century

Style Asian Arts

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Carved and painted wooden mask, its colors, as well as the skulls which decorate its diadem represent a wrathful deity, protector of practitioners and teachings (Dharmapala)
within esoteric Buddhism (Vajrayāna).
Despite their often aggressive appearance, they are beneficial deities. (Protective)
The power emanating from the Cham masks illustrates the immense energy that the consciousness must deploy to confront and overcome the obstacles standing on the path to spiritual Liberation, the Cham dances are performed by monks during the important festivals which bring them together in the courtyard of the monastery with the faithful.
Tibet or Nepal, early 20th century.
Provenance: Estate of the collector and art dealer Claude de Marteau.
Approximately H 47 cm x W 23 cm x D 20 cm
Sold without base, normal wear marks and small vintage accidents.

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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Asian Arts (Religious objects of Asian Arts Style)
Period	20th century (Religious objects 20th century)
Country of origin	Other / Unknown
Length (cm)	23
Height (cm)	47
Depth (cm)	20
Materials	Painted wood
Internal reference	7994