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Carved Wood/painted Tibetan Citipati Skull, C1910
Curious Antiques
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Carved Wood/painted Tibetan Citipati Skull, C1910

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Curious Antiques
Description

Lovely early 20th century Tibetan carved wood Citipati skull, c1910. Citipati is a Hindu deity and masks/skull carvings are used in skeleton dances and other sacred rituals to recognise the eternal cycle of life and death. This example is well carved and heavy at 0.5kg. The painting is beautiful, and the colours remain bright and vibrant. It has a wax seal on the base which is probably an early export mark. Overall condition is good in line with age and use with very minor rubbing/wear to the paint etc. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 20cm tall x 12cm deep x 11cm wide, weight 0.5kg.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Tibetan Skull to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA931633
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Lovely early 20th century Tibetan carved wood Citipati skull, c1910.
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Citipati is a Hindu deity and masks/skull carvings are used in skeleton dances and other sacred rituals to recognise the eternal cycle of life and death.
Curious Antiques

This example is well carved and heavy at 0.5kg. The painting is beautiful, and the colours remain bright and vibrant. It has a wax seal on the base which is probably an early export mark. Overall condition is good in line with age and use with very minor rubbing/wear to the paint etc. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 20cm tall x 12cm deep x 11cm wide, weight 0.5kg.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Tibetan Skull to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA931633
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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A hand-carved and painted yellow wooden Tibetan Citipati skull featuring deep red eye sockets and sculpted teeth.
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Archive I A hand-carved and painted yellow wooden Tibetan Citipati skull featuring deep red eye sockets and sculpted teeth.

Carved Wood/Painted Tibetan Citipati Skull, c1910

Archive II A hand-carved and painted yellow wooden Tibetan Citipati skull featuring deep red eye sockets and sculpted teeth. View II
Archive III A hand-carved and painted yellow wooden Tibetan Citipati skull featuring deep red eye sockets and sculpted teeth. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved and painted yellow wooden Tibetan Citipati skull featuring deep red eye sockets and sculpted teeth. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved and painted yellow wooden Tibetan Citipati skull featuring deep red eye sockets and sculpted teeth. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved and painted yellow wooden Tibetan Citipati skull featuring deep red eye sockets and sculpted teeth. View VI
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Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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A hand-carved and painted yellow wooden Tibetan Citipati skull featuring deep red eye sockets and sculpted teeth.
Carved Wood/Painted Tibetan Citipati Skull, c1910
Ref: SA931633
A hand-carved and painted yellow wooden Tibetan Citipati skull featuring deep red eye sockets and sculpted teeth.
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FAQs

In Tibetan Buddhism, Citipati representations are sacred depictions of skeletal deities associated with protection, transformation, and mindfulness regarding the impermanence of physical existence.

These artifacts were typically carved by hand from native softwoods or hardwoods, prepared with a gesso base, and finished using mineral pigments, paint, and protective natural resins.

Authentic period pieces exhibit visible hand-tool marks, natural surface patination, soft pigment erosion in high-wear areas, and lightweight aged timber consistent with historic regional techniques.

It functions as a dramatic focal piece when displayed on a library bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table alongside architectural curiosities and sculptural objects.

Maintain the object in a dry environment away from direct sunlight, dusting lightly with a soft, dry natural brush to preserve original pigments without surface abrasion.
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