This expressive mask comes from the Tibetan Buddhist culture and depicts Yamantaka, the wrathful manifestation of the wisdom bodhisattva Manjushri, a protective deity with animal features. The wide-open eyes, the third eye on the forehead and the snarling teeth symbolize vigilance, spiritual power and the ability to banish negative energies. The carved skulls on the blue crown of hair stand for overcoming the five spiritual poisons such as anger, greed or ignorance.
The mask is made by hand from wood, painted in color and bears visible traces of traditional work techniques. Such masks are used in the Himalayan region for ritual dances (Cham) or serve as powerful protective symbols in monasteries or at home. This piece combines powerful symbolism with expressive craftsmanship and is suitable both for spiritual spaces and as a striking collector's item.
The mask comes with a height-adjustable metal base .
Provenance: The object comes from a private collection. It was acquired in Nepal around 1960. Details on request.
Dimensions:
| age | Wrist circumference |
|
Newborn |
9 - 12 cm |
|
6 months - 3 years |
12 - 14 cm |
|
4 - 10 years |
14 - 15 cm |
|
Teenager, ladies (XS) |
15 - 16 cm |
|
Ladies (M) |
16 - 17 cm |
|
Ladies (XL) |
18 - 19 cm |
|
Men (M) |
18 - 20 cm |
|
Men (XL) |
21 - 22 cm |
| Ring size | Inner diameter | Inner circumference |
|
48 |
15,3 mm |
48 mm |
|
50 |
15.9 mm |
50 mm |
|
52 |
16.6 mm |
52 mm |
|
54 |
17.2 mm |
54 mm |
|
56 |
17.8 mm |
56 mm |
|
58 |
18.5 mm |
58 mm |
|
60 |
19.1 mm |
60 mm |
|
62 |
19.7 mm |
62 mm |
|
64 |
20.4 mm |
64 mm |
|
66 |
21.0 mm |
66 mm |
