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RV1. Dharmapala Mask. Wood. 19th, early 20th Century Tibet. 14 3/4" long by 9 1/2" wide. A classic Tibetan mask of Dharmapala, protector of Buddhist faith. This was used in a monastery's ritual Cham ceremonies depicting the victory of Buddhism over the demons that once ruled Tibet. Fine carving, showing the terrible deity with his mouth open, teeth bared above a flaming beard. He has high cheekbones beneath bulging eyes and flaming brows and the third eye in his forehead. He wears a five pointed diadem of grinning skulls. $850.

   


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