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Antique Himalayan Demon Mask. 19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Wood Mask.
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Antique Himalayan Demon Mask. 19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Wood Mask.

19th century
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Description

This fabulous Himalayan demon mask which dates from around the end of the 19th century originates from Nepal and has it's red wax seal which shows that this was legally inspected and cleared for export.

This antique demon mask is nicely hand carved in wood with a prominent tongue and fangs which most likely depicts a protective deity or a local demon/spirit intended to ward off evil.

This would have been worn in sacred dances or local village ceremonies.

This mask which has a beautiful dark patina looks wonderful on the later metal and marble display stand.

An interesting piece of ethnographic folk art and would make a wonderful display piece.

Date: 19th century. Later display stand.

Dimensions of mask: Height: 25 cm (10"). Width: 16 cm (6 1/24).

Height including stand: 32 cm (12 1/2").

Weight including stand: 624 g.

Condition: Wonderful antique condition with the usual signs of age related wear with cracking, chips and wear leaving a wonderful look. Later display stand. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the mask and stand are included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Himalayan Wood Mask to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190395
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NDM2555
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Description
This fabulous Himalayan demon mask which dates from around the end of the 19th century originates from Nepal and has it's red wax seal which shows that this was legally inspected and cleared for export.
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This antique demon mask is nicely hand carved in wood with a prominent tongue and fangs which most likely depicts a protective deity or a local demon/spirit intended to ward off evil.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. A 19th-century carved dark brown wooden Himalayan mask featuring stylized facial features, mounted on a slim black metal stand with a square base.
fig 1. Antique Himalayan Demon Mask. 19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Wood Mask.

This would have been worn in sacred dances or local village ceremonies.

This mask which has a beautiful dark patina looks wonderful on the later metal and marble display stand.

An interesting piece of ethnographic folk art and would make a wonderful display piece.

fig 2. A 19th-century carved dark brown wooden Himalayan mask featuring stylized facial features, mounted on a slim black metal stand with a square base.
fig 2. Antique Himalayan Demon Mask. 19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Wood Mask.

Date: 19th century. Later display stand.

Dimensions of mask: Height: 25 cm (10"). Width: 16 cm (6 1/24).

Height including stand: 32 cm (12 1/2").

Weight including stand: 624 g.

Condition: Wonderful antique condition with the usual signs of age related wear with cracking, chips and wear leaving a wonderful look. Later display stand. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the mask and stand are included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Himalayan Wood Mask to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190395
Dealers Internal Ref
NDM2555
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Archive I A 19th-century carved dark brown wooden Himalayan mask featuring stylized facial features, mounted on a slim black metal stand with a square base.

Antique Himalayan Demon Mask. 19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Wood Mask.

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A 19th-century carved dark brown wooden Himalayan mask featuring stylized facial features, mounted on a slim black metal stand with a square base.
Antique Himalayan Demon Mask. 19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Wood Mask.
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Himalayan wooden masks were traditionally hand-crafted in regions across Nepal and Tibet for shamanic rituals, sacred dances, and regional theatrical performances representing protective deities or ancestral spirits.

These masks were typically carved from locally sourced dense hardwoods or softwoods, often finished with natural oil, soot, or organic pigments that developed a deep patina over decades of use.

Authentic 19th-century examples show signs of smooth, natural wear around hand-carved contours, subtle contraction cracks in the timber, and an unpolished aged patina rather than uniform modern stains.

Mounting the mask on a minimalist metal stand allows it to serve as a striking sculptural accent on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table alongside modern artwork and books.

Keep the mask away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to avoid timber shrinkage or cracking, and dust it periodically using a dry, soft microfibre cloth without liquid polish.
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