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RV8. Simhavaktra Lion Mask. Bhutan, 19th Century. 12 3/4" high by 7 1/2" wide. This white-faced mask depicts Simhavaktra Dakini, the lion-headed Bardo deity who is the companion of Palden Lhamo, Protectress of Tibet. With open, snarling mouth, curled tongue and bulging eyes, she has a stylized skull diadem between her pointed ears. $750.